Meetings: Technique 6 - Delegation

The art of delegating tasks is a delicate dance. You want to give others enough rope to hang themselves, but not too much. It's like walking a tightrope over a pit of despair.

Here are some steps to help you avoid meetings:

1. Delegate tasks to someone who will actually do them. Don't give them to someone who will just sit on them for years.
2. Make sure they're not too busy or too bored to care. A good delegatee is like a well-oiled machine, not a rusty old car.
3. Provide clear instructions, but don't hold their hand too much. A good delegatee is like a sailor navigating a stormy sea, not a toddler in a toy boat.
4. Set realistic expectations, but don't be too soft. A good delegatee is like a hawk, not a kitten.

And remember, delegation is a two-way street. You have to trust that your delegatee will actually do something, and they have to trust that you'll actually mean it when you say you'll back them up.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some important meeting to attend to... or rather, avoid.

Next: Technique 7 - Abdication