There are many ways to minimize stress . While a relaxing soak in a hot tub may be on the top of your list, the office probably isn’t the right time or place. So what can you proactively do? Stacey Engle, the VP of Marketing at Fierce, Inc. experts in leadership development and training, have a proven method – effective delegation . Actively practicing, and eventually mastering, delegation techniques can reduce your workplace burdens and reduce stress. As an added bonus, the autonomy and skills your staff gain through delegation will make them more effective and more satisfied in their jobs. The Magic of Delegation Effective delegation is critical for confidently unplugging from work and avoiding the negative impacts of 24/7 stress. At Fierce, we use the analogy of a decision tree to describe effective delegation. It’s a useful way to set basic guidelines. Specifically, someone can be delegated a responsibility at four different levels: root, trunk, branch, and leaf. Each level...