Question: I am interested in your opinion of the most effective Time Management techniques.
Response: There are only a handful of Time Management strategies. You have heard of them all, nothing new. Here is a quick list:
- Awareness of how time is spent – keeping a diary
- Prioritizing – keeping an ABC priority list
- Independent production – finding uninterrupted time to complete top priorities
- Goal setting – creating goals to keep the mind focused
The power of Time Management strategy is NOT in the technique itself, but in the discipline of execution.
A priority list is easy to understand, but the leverage comes from creating and reviewing the list on a routine basis. Independent production, or uninterrupted time is often overlooked by Managers. Some Managers even feel guilty about closing their door. In my mind, what good does it do to know your top priority task if you do not schedule uninterrupted time to complete it. Again, the leverage comes from the discipline of execution.
Bottom-line, discipline creates habits, habits create consistent action. Success is seldom built on occasional good luck, but more often on consistent profitable action. -TF
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