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Effective Time
Management
“Manage your time, don’t let your time
manage you!”
Nellen, 2000
Overview:
o Causes of poor time management
o How poor time management affects you
o Tips to better time management
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Causes of Poor Time
Management
Over-whelming
Tasks
Task Seems
Unpleasant
Fear of Failure
Unclear Goals
Tendency to Overcommit
Procrastination
Distractions
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Causes of Poor Time Management
Added stress Less time with friends and family Missed deadlines Rushed/Incomplete tasks Bad morale Fatigue
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How poor time management affects you!
Be organized Plan ahead Prioritize your
tasks Avoid Overload Be Flexible Delegate Have a Vision
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Tips to Better Time Management
Nellen, 2000
Be Organized
o Use time planning tools Calendar Day planner To Do lists Outlook
o Organize your workspace
o Start goal lists
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o Order tasks from highest to lowest priority
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Plan Ahead
o Determine how long your tasks will take
o Break down large tasks
o Schedule uninterrupted quiet times
Prioritize Your Tasks
To Do List:1. Finish presentation
(Dec. 8)2. Study for law exam
(Dec. 16)3. Finish holiday shopping
(Dec. 19)
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Example:
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Avoid Overload
o Learn to say “No”o Take short breakso Give yourself
personal time Rest Relax Exercise Socialize
o Don’t procrastinate
o Be prepared o Know how to
rearrange your schedule
o Have someone to ask for help when needed
Be Flexible
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Have a Vision
o Keep the “bigger picture” in mind
o Know your priorities and what you want
o Be Positive!
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Nellen, 2000. Taylor, 1998
Delegate
o Identify the task to be delegated
o Explain the task and make sure it’s understood
o Specify your standards
o Discuss deadlineso Encourage
questions
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Avoid time stealers-Procrastination-Distractions
Use Organizational tools-To do lists-Calendars-Day planners
Better Time Management!
Closing thought:
• Did you accomplish everything you had hoped?
• Where can you make a few key adjustments?
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Questions
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