There is hardly a business in existence that does not depend on the phone, and increasingly, voice mail for rapid and direct communication. Their effective and appropriate use can dramatically improve your efficiency and performance. Choosing When to Call Set aside a specific time of day for making phone calls, […]
Human Resources
The best-laid plans for managing time are always to some extent in the hands of others. Nobody works entirely alone. An unexpected telephone call can throw a day’s plans into chaos. Learn to reconcile other people’s time management with your own. Assessing Work Roles The extent to which you compromise […]
Sometimes interruptions are welcome, but everyone needs to work undisturbed at certain times. Make your working day as productive as possible by discouraging interruptions by colleagues, and reorganizing your office so that you are less visible. Listing Interrupters To reduce the number of unnecessary interruptions you receive, first, draw up […]
It is well worth taking time to set up an efficient filing system – think of the hours you can waste looking for something that has been stored at random. No one filing system is ideal, choose one that is designed to suit the materials you need to store. Organizing […]
Everybody has a natural daily rhythm to their energy patterns, rising to peaks of mental and physical performance, then experiencing troughs of low energy. Become familiar with your personal rhythm so that you can work with rather than against it. Timing Tasks It is important to allocate the most demanding […]
Long-term personal and professional goals are essential when it comes to setting overall targets. But in the short term, a personal goal, such as starting a family, may take temporary precedence over long-term aims such as running a business. Setting Goals Write down all your goals and then divide them […]
 People’s attitudes towards time are complex and variable. If you want to use your time efficiently to accomplish all that you need to do at work and at home, you need to be aware of the current habits and attitudes that shape your use of time. CHANGING ATTITUDES Our attitudes […]
 Time can sail past for some people and drag for others. Which of the two applies to you depends mostly on your attitude. Use the power of positive thinking to make your plans successful, and even the most distasteful of tasks will seem painless. Enjoying Life Different people have […]
Keeping a reliable and precise record of forthcoming events, appointments, and obligations is crucial for efficient time management. Choosing A System The traditional way to record future plans by hand is in a diary. Increasingly sophisticated personal planners and electronic organize, with address books and accounting systems, are now […]
Once you have listed your long- and short- term professional goals, you need to arrange them in priority order. Each goal will involve the successful completion of a number of tasks. Decide which are the most important and need urgent attention. Analyzing Your Work Be honest as possible about your […]
