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The Delegate-Manage-Do Philosophy: How to Achieve Exponential Productivity
The Delegate-Manage-Do Philosophy: How to Achieve Exponential Productivity
If you are new to project management, or right in the thick of it, there is a specific order of operations that determines whether you scale or stall. I call it the Delegate-Manage-Do philosophy.
Today, on Day 1941 of my consecutive running streak, I was reflecting on this framework while navigating a three-day road trip through Scotland. Between managing property renovations in Livingston and keeping my barefoot-style mission on track, the lesson for me was clear: perspective matters because without a system, you are the bottleneck.
The Framework for Leverage This is a framework I learnt from my mentor, Rob Moore. Most people approach their workload by "doing" first, then "managing" when they get overwhelmed, and "delegating" only as a last resort. To find true efficiency, you must invert that process.
Delegate: The very first thing you do before you do anything yourself is delegate as much as possible to the people best suited for the job.
Manage: Once the work is out there, your role is to check in, review updates, and ensure progress is hitting the expected rate. You are looking for bottlenecks or blockers that stop the flow.
Do: Finally, and only after those two stages are exhausted, should you focus on the 5-10% of tasks that only you can do.
Why 90% is the Target
If you do this right, you should be aiming for 90-95% of the workload to be delegated or managed. When you limit your "doing" to that final sliver of high-impact activity, you’ll notice an exponential increase in productivity.
The Mission Beyond Business I apply these systems because my time is a protected asset. I am on a mission to complete 40,075km, a full lap of the world, and raise £1M for children’s causes. Currently, I have covered 12,878.53km, with 27,196.47km remaining. Every bit of efficiency I gain through delegation is energy I can pour back into saving children's lives.
Consistency wins. Whether it’s a property portfolio or a global running streak, the system is what carries you when the "doing" gets tough.
Kevin's 40,075km Challenge: Raising £1 Million for Children
Meet Kevin, a dedicated Runpreneur who embarked on an extraordinary journey to raise £1 million for children in need. Over the course of his 40,075km challenge, Kevin's unwavering determination and passion inspired thousands to join the Runpreneur movement.
Runpreneur Vlogging: Capturing Kevin's Journey
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Empowering Children, One Step at a Time
As Kevin logged every kilometre of his 40,075km challenge, the true purpose behind his journey came into focus. Each step, each bead of sweat, fuelled essential healthcare, education, and nutrition programs for children in need around the world.
The Transformative 4x4x48 Challenge
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Runpreneur Vlogging: Capturing the Journey
Dive into the visual stories of our Runpreneurs as they document their experiences through engaging video logs. Witness the challenges, triumphs, and moments of camaraderie that define the Runpreneur spirit.
Becoming a Runpreneur: Join the Movement
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I am on a mission to raise £1,000,000 for children's causes by daily run-vlogging barefoot-style, covering the total distance of a lap around the world—40,075 km.