Time Management
Time Management
Time management refers to managing time effectively so that the right time Is
allocated to the right activity.
Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control
of time spent on specific activities, especially to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and
productivity. ...
A time management system is a designed combination of processes, tools, techniques,
and methods.
Time Management includes:
i. Effective Planning
ii. Setting goals and objectives
iii. Setting deadlines
iv. Delegation of responsibilities
v. Prioritizing activities as per their importance
vi. Spending the right time on the right activity
Effective Planning
Plan your day well in advance. Prepare a To Do List or a “TASK PLAN”. The important activities that
need to be done in a single day against the time that should be allocated to each activity. High Priority
work should come on top followed by those which do not need much of your importance at the
moment. Complete pending tasks one by one.
Setting Deadlines
Set deadlines for yourself and strive hard to complete tasks ahead of the deadlines. Do not wait for your
superiors to ask you everytime. Learn to take ownership of work. One person who can best set the
deadlines is you yourself. Ask yourself how much time needs to be devoted to a particular task and for
how many days. Use a planner to mark the important dates against the set deadlines.
Delegation of Responsibilities
Learn to say “NO” at workplace. Don’t do everything on your own. There are other people as well.
One should not accept something which he knows is difficult for him. The roles and responsibilities
must be delegated as per interest and specialization of employees for them to finish tasks within
deadlines. A person who does not have knowledge about something needs more time than someone
who knows the work well.
Prioritizing Tasks
Prioritize the tasks as per their importance and urgency. Know the difference between
important and urgent work. Identify which tasks should be done within a day, which all
should be done within a month and so on. Tasks which are most important should be
done earlier.
Managing time well helps an employee to plan his career path effectively.
Time Management makes you an organized individual.
Conclusion
Time Management is nothing but managing time well and doing the right thing at the right time. It is
essential for individuals to allocate specific time slots to tasks as per their importance and urgency.
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