How to Assign Tasks to the Right People

By Dr Jim Porter

Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Assign Tasks to the Right People.

Task allocation is one of the most important jobs of a leader. Selecting the right people to work for you is crucial for achieving the targets of your team. Using the right people for the right jobs could mean the difference between success and failure for your team.
As a leader, you must pick people based on their experiences, skills and abilities. You must first understand what situation you are in and what you need doing, and then select the right candidates.

In 30 minutes, learn how to: (a) Pick the right people for the right jobs, (b) Deal with overlaps and gaps, (c) Brief each team member and (d) Know if you have selected the right candidate.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dr Jim Porter
• Release date: Jan 18, 2012
• ISBN: 9781465912145

Dr Jim Porter

Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the USA. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions.Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives.Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series.Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email [e-mail] .

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Entrepreneurs Brief Guide

How to Assign Tasks to the Right People

Dr Jim Porter

Task allocation is one of the most important jobs of a leader. Selecting the right people to work for you is crucial for achieving the targets of your team. Using the right people for the right jobs could mean the difference between success and failure for your team.

As a leader, you must pick people based on their experiences, skills and abilities. You must first understand what situation you are in and what you need doing, and then select the right candidates.

In 30 minutes, learn how to:

Pick the right people for the right jobs

Deal with overlaps and gaps

Brief each team member

Know