Time management
Time management is the process of planning and exercising control over the amount of time spent on specific activities - especially to increase the areas of effectiveness, efficiency or productivity.
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Key processes of time management
Below are key processes of time management:[1][2]
- Set goals correctly
- Prioritize wisely. Carrying out activities centered around those priorities. Focusing on behaviors which will achieve the highest results towards achieving your goal.
- Set time limits via scheduling. Block out time chunks via scheduling.
- Delegate
- Take periodic breaks
- Organize yourself
- Remove non-essential tasks elimination/reduction of time spent on non-priorities
- Plan ahead (Schedule out the day/week/month)
- Incentives/rewards to help modify behavior to ensure compliance with time sensitive deadlines.
- Concentration and focus. Minimize distractions in your environment.
Time management skills
- Avoid procrastination
- Goal setting. Set short term and long term goals.
- Project management skills
- Recording of activities to track performance in terms of timeliness and key tasks
Articles and videos on time management skills
Videos:
- Time management skills - Video playlist, Video playlist
Scheduling the day
Video:
- Scheduling a day - Video playlist, Video playlist
External links
Videos:
- Time management video playlist, Video playlist
Brian Tracy videos on time management video series:
- Brian Tracy on Time Management, Video playlist
Notes
- ↑ Time management, Corporate Finance Institute
- ↑ What is time management
