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How to Model Effective Time Management

We all wish we had more time in a day. The productive use of time Managing Tardy Employeesrequires realistic expectations and a disciplined plan. A leader who models such a skill will encourage others to do the same. Effective time management ensures that tasks are completed, stress is minimized, and there is adequate time for other activities. In a recent presentation, product design and marketing manager, Etienne Garbugli, offered time management insights that he wished he had known earlier in his professional career. The following are some key takeaways that we particularly enjoyed and wanted to share.

  • Plan for an average of four to five hours of work per day. Some days will be highly productive, others will not. Realistic expectations can provide solace and relief in your unproductive hours.
  • Focus; don’t multitask. As tempting as it is, multitasking is inefficient and can lead to mediocrity. Focus on one task at a time for superior, quicker results. Work on demanding tasks when you can but remember that, often, work is completed quicker when there are time constraints.
  • Split large tasks into increments and complete one at a time. Don’t anticipate the end; start somewhere and keep going. Concentrate on the next hour only. Every small step brings you closer to the goal.
  • More work hours may not mean more money. Constraints are sometimes more lucrative and can lead to breakthroughs. Find opportunity in your less busy times.
  • Separate complex tasks that require strategy from rote tasks that are automatic. Work on one project for the whole day; switching back and forth will break your rhythm.
  • Minimize meetings, communicate online, and plan appointments for early in the day. Group appointments to free up larger windows of time for other tasks.
  • Be kind to yourself. Procrastinate but then push yourself. Work hard, set a deadline, and then relax. Learn from mistakes but don’t dwell on them. Take breaks.
  • Prioritize and concentrate on tasks that have the largest impact. Delegate if someone else can do the job almost as well as you.
  • Don’t trust that you will remember; use a reminder system. Write down distractions and forget them when you are engaged.

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