Also known as "I'm Not Doing That, Someone Else Will Do It," this technique is a classic among the procrastination elite.
By delegating tasks to others, often with a healthy dose of passive-aggressive behavior, you can shift the blame and maintain your pristine desk while still appearing to be productive.
Example: "Oh, I was just about to start working on that report, but I think I'll just let Jane handle it this time."
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Drop Shadow: Warning: This technique may lead to the development of a Bureaucratic Syndrome. Prolonged use can cause:
Don't say we didn't warn you.