Powerpoint time management @ workplace
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The document discusses time management and provides tips. It notes that there are 168 hours in a week and asks how time is being spent. It then discusses setting goals, making a schedule, and revising plans as the three steps to managing time effectively. Following these steps can help one be more productive, reduce stress, and achieve a better work-life balance.
Powerpoint time management @ workplace
- 1. Managing Time There are 168 hours in every week. How are you spending yours? Sleeping Taking a nap Going to the Gym Exercising Getting ready for class Catching up! Working on campus Commuting Shopping for groceries Getting around campus Caring for family members Playing an instrument Going out with friends Trying to unwind Cultivating a relationship Attending events on campus Meeting new people Helping a friend Going to office hours Checking email Volunteering Revising your essay Going to class Getting coffee Studying for tests Chatting with friends Doing library research Keeping in touch with family
- 2. Myths about Time Management Time management is nothing but common sense. I do well in school, so I must be managing my time effectively. Time No matter management? what I do, I I work better won’t have under enough pressure. time! It takes all the fun out of life!!!
- 3. The Truth! What is Time Management? Yes! Simply, making the most of your time and energy at workplace!
- 4. The Benefits of Time Management 1. You are more productive. 2. You reduce your stress. 3. You improve your self-esteem. 4. You achieve balance in your life. 5. You avoid meltdowns. 6. You feel more confident in your ability to get things done. 7. You reach your goals.
- 5. Steps to Managing Your Time 1. Set goals 2. Make a schedule 3. Revisit and revise your plan
- 6. Go for Where to start? the goal! 1. Set Goals! Make your goals specific and concrete. Don’t be vague. Set both long-term goals and short-term ones to support them. Set a deadline for your goals. Integrate your goals: professional, personal and career. Realize that goals change, but know which goals to stick to!
- 7. 2. Make a Schedule Set Up Your Semester Calendar Look at the meeting schedules with the clients. Highlight all meetings according to time and place. Identify routine “client calling” days. Don’t forget to take a break once in a while.
- 8. Derek’s Schedule With everything that I’m juggling, I need to use some major time management skills!
- 9. Do you have a schedule? Organizing Your Day: “Work smarter, not harder.”- Alan Lakein Set realistic goals, there are only 24 hours in a day. Use spare time to review. Customer calling at the same time each day: make it a habit Don’t forget to reward yourself when you do something right!
- 10. Do you use a Daily Planner? Review your calendar daily for the current week and upcoming week. It just takes a moment to review your calendar and it relieves stress to know you are on top of things.
- 11. Derek’s Scheduled Day uined r Derek, I might be late getting home from work. We might not eat til later. Derek, I need your report by 1 pm. It might cut into your lunch hour, but it’s a top priority.
- 12. Derek’s Scheduled Day AVED S Okay, I’ll plan to be home at 6:00. If I have to work through lunch can I leave early? I have an important class assignment that I need to work on. That should be alright. If I feel tired at the library, I’ll just take a walk.
- 13. Procrastination: “Never do today what you can put off ‘till tomorrow!” Forms of procrastination: Ignoring the task, hoping it will go away Underestimating how long it will take Overestimating your abilities and resources Telling yourself that poor performance is okay Doing something else that isn’t very important Believing that repeated “minor” delays won’t hurt you Talking about a hard job rather than doing it Putting all your work on only one part of the task Becoming paralyzed when having to make choices
- 14. How to Overcome Procrastination Win the mental battle by committing to being on time. Set and keep deadlines. Organize, schedule & plan. Divide a big job into smaller ones. Find a way to make a game of your work or make it fun. Reward yourself when you’re done. Tell your friends and room mates to remind you of Use lots of priorities and deadlines. Stickies Learn to say “no” to time wasters.
- 15. Tackle Time Wasters First, learn to recognize when you’re wasting time. Decide what you need to do and can realistically do. Learn how to say “NO” when you don’t have time. Use an answering machine and return calls at your convenience. The telephone is a major time killer. Learn to say “I can’t talk right now. I’ll get back to you.” Wasting time is often linked to a lack of self-discipline. Ask yourself, “Do I really need to do this or not?”
- 16. REVISE and PREVIEW: Staying on top of things… Immediately note all changes. Exam/Paper due date revisions Meeting additions/cancellations Work schedule changes Upcoming visitors, etc., etc… Preview the upcoming week making any necessary adjustments. Preview each day to see what might happen…
- 17. Review Time and energy management can make you more productive and reduce your stress level. The Three Steps Set goals Make a schedule Revisit and revise your plan Be tough with your time. Actively avoid procrastination and time wasters. Learn to say “no” to distractions. Employ a variety of time management strategies to maximize your time. Relax and enjoy the extra time that you’ve discovered!