Making The Clock Work For You
There just isn't enough time."
By efficiently managing the hours in
the day, we can produce more in less time. We can waste three to four hours per day!
Planning - Preparing ahead of time is critical to your success at work; your most important task.
Set Your Goals - Set specific goals you're more likely to move closer to them if you set firm objectives.
Prioritize - Some tasks aren't as important as others.
Write it Down - Successful people make lists. A to-do list each day is essential; so are weekly, monthly and even yearly lists.
Establish a System - Choose a time management plan that is right for you.
Organize - Don't lose time looking for lost memos.
Analyze your Career - What habits are not increasing efficiency?
Beware of Time Wasters - They are inevitable in every workday.
Waiting - Make sure you always carry something you can work on.
The Top 10 Time Eaters
1. Crisis management, shifting priorities
2. Lack of objectives, priorities, planning
3. Drop-in visitors and sales representatives
4. Personal disorganization
5. Inability to say "no"
6. Phone interruptions
7. Attempting too much
8. Ineffective delegation
9. Lack of self-discipline
10. Procrastination
