Sie sind mit Aufgaben überfordert, die von einem Kollegen delegiert werden. Wie gewinnen Sie Ihre Zeit und Autonomie zurück?

Start by assessing your tasks and prioritizing based on urgency and importance. Have an open conversation with your colleague to discuss your workload, explaining your current commitments and negotiating deadlines or task reassignments. Establish clear boundaries regarding your availability and capacity. If possible, delegate tasks to team members with the bandwidth and skills. Don’t hesitate to ask for help from your manager or HR team if needed. Implement time management strategies like time blocking to work efficiently. By taking these steps, you can regain control over your workload and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

To reclaim your time and autonomy when overwhelmed by tasks from a colleague, start by prioritizing and organizing your tasks to identify what’s urgent and important. Communicate clearly with your colleague about your current workload and negotiate deadlines or delegate less critical tasks. Set boundaries for when and how often you’re available for additional requests. Utilize tools and strategies for time management to stay focused. Regularly review your progress and adjust as necessary to maintain control over your schedule. Lastly, ensure you’re taking breaks to avoid burnout and stay productive.

Did u say a colleague delegated tasks to u that overwhelmed u? How does this work? Helping colleagues out is a great thing to do as long as it doesn't caused u stress n u like helping others as u r very efficient n effective at completing your own tasks n relayed tasks in projects with linked performance metrics. However, when it OVERWHELMED U, why r u doing this to yourself? The ability to say: 'Yes I like to help. At the same time, these r what's on my plate n my priorities. So, if u can wait, I won't b able to chip in this time.'. If s/he insisted, check-in with your supervisor(s)/leader(s) on prioritisation. Be assertive without being offensive. If the colleague took it the wrong way, something is wrong with him/her, not u!

Start by evaluating your current tasks and responsibilities. Clearly define your limits regarding the number of tasks you can take on. Discuss which tasks are most urgent and which can be postponed or reassigned. If new tasks are continually being added to your plate, practice saying no when necessary. After implementing these strategies, take time to reflect on what worked and what didn’t. Finally, make sure to prioritize self-care

+ Use "I" statements: Frame your concerns about how the situation affects you rather than blaming your colleague. For example, instead of saying, "You're dumping too much work on me," you could say, "I'm feeling overwhelmed with the current workload, and it's impacting my ability to meet my own deadlines." + Focus on collaboration: Emphasize that you want to find a solution that works for both of you. Explain that you value your colleague's contributions and want to ensure everyone on the team succeeds. + Be assertive: Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself and your needs. + Remain professional: Keep the conversation focused on the work and avoid getting personal or emotional.

It's imperative to communicate to your colleague about your boundaries and the importance of distributing workload in an equitable manner with reasonable deadlines. Be calm, yet assertive when you take this up with them and find a solution which allows you both to work collaboratively within an achievable timeline. In most cases, a proper communicaton ensures resolution.

Well, I am not sure what is meant by the definition "delegated by a colleague". Who empowered that colleague to give away task to another team member without an agreement from the side of recipient? If this happens, in my view, the latter has full right to say "no" or discuss the limits.

Time Management Techniques: Time blocking: Allocate specific time blocks for different tasks to improve focus and productivity. Pomodoro Technique: Work in focused 25-minute intervals followed by short breaks. Eliminate distractions: Minimize interruptions and distractions during work hours.