Have you ever been in a position to delegate responsibility?

Delegating responsibility is one of a manager’s first priorities. No matter how great or small my assignment, I developed a system for the work to go on even when I was not there. I prepare competent people to take my place successfully when I move on. This is one of the most difficult jobs a manager has, because it can interfere with his or her feeling of being indispensable. But only after you train someone to assume your duties are you ready to move up.