Introducing The Delegation Compass: Your Free Guide to Smarter Task Decisions
How many hours did you spend last week on tasks that someone else could have handled?
If you're like most busy professionals I work with, the answer is probably "too many." The challenge isn't knowing that delegation matters—it's knowing which tasks to delegate and when.
The Delegation Compass - a free web app built by Sophie’s Bureau
The Problem Every Professional Faces
Picture this: It's Sunday evening, and you're planning your week ahead. Your to-do list spans three pages. You know you should delegate more to your virtual assistant, but which tasks?
That client presentation prep that's urgent but draining?
The social media scheduling that takes forever but isn't urgent?
The strategic planning that you love but could wait?
Most of us make these decisions based on gut feeling, stress levels, or whatever's screaming loudest. But what if there was a better way?
How The Delegation Compass Works
The tool analyses every task across four crucial dimensions:
1. Zone of Genius Assessment Is this task within your unique skills and expertise, or could someone else handle it effectively?
2. Urgency Analysis Does this need immediate attention, or can it wait for the right moment?
3. Energy Impact Will this task energise you, drain you, or leave you feeling neutral?
4. Necessity Evaluation Does this task actually need doing, or are we just keeping busy?
Based on these factors, every task gets categorised into one of four clear actions:
✅ Own It - Keep tasks that are urgent and in your zone of genius
🤝 Pass It On - Delegate tasks outside your expertise
⏳ Pause It - Schedule genius-zone tasks that aren't urgent
❌ Let It Go - Eliminate tasks that don't truly need doing
More Than Just Categories: Built for Real Workflow
But The Delegation Compass goes beyond simple categorisation. It's designed for the reality of working with virtual assistants:
Instant Communication Tools Generate professional emails and detailed instruction documents for your VA with one click. No more spending 20 minutes writing delegation emails.
Smart Export Features Download task lists as CSV files that integrate seamlessly with your existing project management tools.
Visual Dashboard See at a glance how your tasks break down across the four categories - perfect for identifying delegation patterns.
Perfect for Your Situation If...
The Delegation Compass is particularly powerful if you:
Already work with a VA but struggle with what to delegate
Are considering hiring your first virtual assistant
Feel overwhelmed by your ever-growing task list
Want to focus more time on strategic, high-value activities
Lead a team and need to model effective delegation
Ready to Navigate Your Tasks More Strategically?
I invite you to try The Delegation Compass today. It takes just minutes to add your first few tasks and see the recommendations.
The tool works entirely in your browser - no downloads, no registration required. Your data stays private and secure.
