# Good managers delegate tasks
A good manager knows that their time is precious. Following the Pareto principle, they spend 20% of their time tackling crucial tasks which yield 80% of results. They then delegate the other tasks to their collaborators, which may be more qualified to be in charge of those. However, the manager remains informed and in control; should problems arise, they will step in to help.
The free time earned through delegating tasks allows managers to take a step back and think far into the future, so as to remain ahead of their competitors.
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## 📚 References
- [[@michaudManagementStrategique2021|Management stratégique]]