Actually，you' re probably working hard enough，but you may not be working smart enough.Effective job performance and management require delegation1）。The more you move up，the more you'll have to develop this skill.
Delegating means making the best possible use of that new assistant they've assigned you.She's enthusiastic，bright，even if a bit confused and naive2） at times.Mainly，she's eager to learn and looks to you for direction.
Maybe you're wondering whether this inexperienced young person is up to the job.She's eager，all right，but can she really understand the work as well as you do？You may question her competence3 or sincerity3） at times.So you may end up performing tasks she could have handled，leaving too little time for work that demands your special skills and attention.
Knowing what to delegate is as important as knowing how.It's unfair to pass along jobs just because you dislike them or don't understand them.Playing games is also wrongasking that assistant to do something you know beyond her，for example.
Giving the impression that you don't really trust your assistant's skills or won't be satisfied no matter what is a sure way to kill youthful enthusiasm.True，she's probably not as competent4） as you are，but she may still be equal to the task.The point is to free your time and energy for other work.
When you assign a job，explain clearly what you want done.Be patient with questions，including the ones you can't believe she asked.Even if you're sure your way is best，leave room for her to do it her way.once she's begun，check progress occasionally，but don't hang over her.If you think things are going poorly，you may ask if she wants help or advicedon't rush in and take over5）。
Most important，recognize and reward achievement.The ability to train and develop an assistant is as important an exercise for you as for her，and will count toward your next promotion.
初享晋级之喜，你所有如愿以偿。目前你又添了一位助手。然而，随着开心而来的却是新职位带来的重压。你简直不了解该如何才能应对得更好。
事实上，你大概已尽职尽责了，但可能干得还不够漂亮。有效的办事与管理需要做到权力下放。职位越高，越应当谙于此道。
所谓权力下放，就是对上级派给你的助手要人尽其才。尽管你的助手有时会表现出有点忙乱和纯真无邪，但她热情、富有朝气。更可贵的是，她求知若渴，指望得到你的指导。
或许你正在怀疑这位毫无经验的青年能否胜任工作。她也确实在跃跃欲试，可到底能否如你一般对工作有真的的认知呢？你可能不时地怀疑其能力或真诚。结果，你可能包办了本来她可以完成的工作，而无暇去完成需要你的专长和关注的任务。
了解下放何种权力与怎么样下放权力同等要紧，由于你对某项工作不喜欢或不甚知道，便随手将它交给了助手，这是非常不公平的。打游戏也是不对的，譬如，让助手去做你明知她力所不可以及的工作。
有两种态度一定会消磨掉年轻人人的热情，即对你助手的技能心存疑虑，或者无论人家怎么样表现都流露出不满之色。诚然，她可能不如你能干，但她仍应有平等的工作机会。要了解，她节省了你的时间与精力，你可去从事其他工作。
当你分配工作时，你要讲解了解你的需要。对助手提出的问题要耐心对待，包含那些你以为不可思议的问题。即便你对我们的方法深信不疑，也应当留给她机会，让她用她的方法来解决问题。一旦她开始投入工作，你应间歇地检查其进度，但不要老盯着她。假如你觉得进展不理想，可以问问她是不是需要帮助或建议，不要匆忙地包办代替。
非常重要的一点是承认助手的成绩并给予奖励。能否培养和造就一位助手，对你和助手来讲都是非常重要的一种训练，这对你下次晋级也颇为要紧。
delegation2 n. 授权， 委托
nave5 adj. 纯真无邪的
sincerity4 n. 诚挚， 真实， 真挚
competent adj. 有能力的， 胜任的
take over 接管，包办
