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February 17, 2007

Time Management 101

Yesterday, I went to a time management seminar aimed to improve my time management skills. What’s was shocking was how much I needed this course since it was completely tailored for me. I validated my concerns for time management with the 13 other professionals that were in the same class as me. I took a lot away from this course, in my opinion, every employee at my employer should take it so we are all more productive.

Anyhow, I noticed a section of the class focused on the psychology of how one views and reacts to a task. The course material lightly hinted that of the Ownership Spirit but of course didn’t directly mention it. Here are my takeaways from this Time Management Class:

  • Plan weekly goals that you would like to accomplish.
  • Plan daily goals the night before (or morning of) to strategically plan your day.
  • Don’t let your big projects be at the mercy of smaller stuff.
  • It’s OK to say no to a meeting that is irrelevant. Get work done. (I found this rather funny)
  • Prioritize your goals, ranked from Importance versus Urgency.
  • Actively setting a plan for projects and deadlines will prevent urgent/immediate situations.
  • Don’t just plan work, but also your life. This will prevent chaos from happening.
  • Check off tasks as you do them, so you feel accomplished. The endorphins produced will motivate you more.
  • Be consistent with your task planning. Use both a paper copy (day planner) and/or MS Outlook and keep them updated.
  • Dedicate time for projects that require more time — strategic time planning will often yield this result.
  • If you use a computer for work, consider putting up your Away Message or similar device that tells others not to interrupt you.
  • There’s much more … but that’s all I can think of.

So, this class was awesome. I am already feeling more productive and organized. No more asking myself “What should I do next?” … w00t!

Last modified: February 17, 2007

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