Juggling multiple deadlines and responsibilities is an everyday challenge. Effective time management is key to reducing stress and increasing productivity. Build great time management habits with these strategies.
- Prioritize with the Eisenhower Matrix: First, write it all down and then categorize tasks into urgent, important, and non-essential. Reference video here https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/
- Using the matrix is a great way to show your understanding of priorities and helps you to have a conversation with your manager and team about where to focus priorities.
- Manage Interruptions: Work with your team to set boundaries for focused work periods. Consider the time of day you are at your best AND/OR when the office is most quiet to work on complex tasks. Block the time on your calendar and respect it.
- Delegate When Possible: Offload tasks that others can handle to free up strategic time.
- Not sure what to delegate? Talk about it in your one-on-one with your manager.
- Bring in your recommendation of the tasks for delegation and the person you are considering for the task.
- Be sure to check-in on that person for understanding and task completion.
- Not sure what to delegate? Talk about it in your one-on-one with your manager.
- Use Digital Tools: Leverage Trello, Asana, or Microsoft To-Do for task management.
- Try one tool at a time to see what works for you.
Reference Materials:
- “Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time” – Brian Tracy
- Forbes: Time Management Techniques That Work
- Todoist: The Ultimate Guide to Time Blocking
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