Why is Time Management Important?
‘Time is money’ and when it comes to business there have never been truer words spoken. If a business generates income through the production and sale of products, effective time management will contribute to higher levels of productivity. Similarly, if a business generates income by providing a service, the more efficiently they can deliver that service the greater their potential earnings will be. Time management is fundamental to every job role regardless of the industry you work in and if you are aiming to further your career effective time management will be crucial.
How will this book help you improve your Time Management?
This book has been created with the aim of providing a diverse range of strategies, methods and considerations for improving time management in the workplace. Better time management will result in improved performance, greater efficiency and increased productivity. In addition, improvements in time management can also contribute to reduced levels of stress and anxiety. When exploring the subject of time management it is important to focus on two key areas: working harder and working smarter. This book will help you to achieve both.
21 Time Management Strategies
1. To Do Lists
2. Delegation
3. Must, Should or Could
4. Outcome-Focused Task Lists
5. The Eisenhower Method
6. Break Tasks Down
7. Do, Delete or Delegate
8. The TIMER Technique
9. Pareto’s 80:20 Principle
10. Crisis Windows
11. The Silent Cockpit
12. Turn to Technology
13. Manage External Time Wasters
14. Value Chains
15. Stop Procrastinating
16. Avoid Multi-Tasking
17. Effective Times to Work
18. Keeping a Log
19. Zero Defects
20. Stay Healthy
21. The Pickle Jar Analogy
About the Author
Jonathan Sandling is a writer and academic based in the seaside town of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK. He is an advocate for responsible leadership and promotes social responsibility in business.
