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Making The Clock Work For You

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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

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