Global Service Hub

How valuable is this activity to the firm?

4 = It contributes in a significant way toward the company's overall objectives. 3 = It contributes in a small way. 2 = It has no impact, positive or negative. 1 = It has a negative impact.

To what extent could I let this go?

4 = Essential - This takes top priority. 3 = Important - I need to get this done today. 2 = Discretionary - I'll get to it if time allows. 1 = Unimportant/optional - I can cut this immediately.

How much personal value do I get from doing it?

5 = Definitely keep - It's one of the best parts of my job. 4 = Probably keep - I enjoy this activity. 3 = Not sure - This task has good & bad points. 2 = Probably drop - I find this activity somewhat tiresome. 1 = Definitely jettison - I dislike doing it.

To what extent could someone else do it on my behalf?

5 = Only I (or someone senior to me) can handle this task. 4 = This task is best done by me because of my particular skill set and other, linked responsibilities. 3 = If structured properly, this task could be handled satisfactorily by someone junior to me. 2 = This task could easily be handled by a junior employee or outsourced to a third party. 1 = This task could be dropped altogether.

IDENTIFYING LOW VALUE TASK