“Now that you understand the necessity of delegation, what is the specific outcome that is necessary this week?” I asked.

“I guess I need to delegate something,” Ruben replied.

“Ruben, this is not a guessing game. If you guess, you will be wrong. What specific outcome is necessary this week?”

Ruben paused. “I have a project I want to,” Ruben stopped. “I have a project that is necessary for Joe to complete by next Wednesday.”

“Good. Now, if Joe is to complete this project by next Wednesday, what is necessary for you to do today?” -TF