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Time Management Skills - For Your Career Success

Work Smarter Not Harder

Time Management is the key to working smarter not harder. However the fact remains that the one true asset we have is time; yet it is also true that the greatest obstacle we have is also time. Given enough time we can do anything; yet despite the fact that we all have exactly the same amount, some people seem able to get so much more done.

Time is both subjective AND finite.

If we think we have enough time to complete a task, and that we WILL complete it, then invariably we do. So our perception of time is the crucial issue. Is time getting away from you or can you do something to improve your time management.

You can use these brief statements to focus on what's happening in your time management.

Are You Getting It Right First Time?

Putting first things first makes starting much easier. Easier because you start at the right point.
Ask yourself why haven't you got the time to do it right first time? If you haven't, where are you going to find the time to mend your mistakes? Are you always multi-tasking on multiple projects? Are you making good use of time management tools?

Make More of Your Time

Do it now! Get it out of your mind; Get rid of unwanted tasks; Determine your role priorities; Determine your bosses priorities; Make best use of waiting time; Make time to rest and recharge.

Sort out Your Priorities

Focus on what's important. The important - v - urgent dilemma. Make a detailed plan for everyday. Stay with your plan.

Delegating

What and when to delegate. How to delegate for results. What and when to avoid delegating. Allow room for mistakes and their lessons.

Without the ability to delegate effectively you are limited in being able to meet your objectives through the constraints of what you can achieve alone. Good delegators know they can multiply their efforts through this one powerful technique.

Why Delegate?

To help you reach your objectives.

To inspire and motivate others.

To foster key relationships.

What Questions Should You Ask?

Does this need to be done?

Is there anyone else who can or should do this?

When does it need to be done by?

If the job needs to be done, and getting it done means that someone else needs to take the responsibility and the authority to do it - then delegating to the right person is the next step.

Getting Started on Delegating

Be sure you know your colleagues; their goals, their skills and their knowledge.

Develop clear communication skills to hand over the task to the right person.

Ensure all relevant information and the resources needed are available.
Let GO! Show confidence by allowing them their own decisions.

Ask for regular progress reports, but don't interfere.

Be fair but firm with deadlines.

Successful delegation may include delegating to subordinates; delegating to peers and even upwards if necessary! So what exactly is it?

It is:

Not just telling someone what to do.

About effectively engaging someone else.

Much more than simply assigning tasks.

About creating and offering opportunities for personal and professional development.
Not merely an abdication of responsibility.
A highly productive and responsible management technique.
Not about dumping unwanted duties.
About creating new focus, engaging team members and building productivity.
Not prescriptive.
Is empowering.

Is time getting away from you or will you do something to improve your time management. Getting to grips with Time Management is not something you should put off.

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