Time is a non-renewable resource. You cannot manage it. It will pass whether you do something good or waste it.
Time management is about managing yourself inside the time you have. Take control. Don;t let others or whim or circumstances steal all your time. You must decide what to do and when.
Generally, here’s a framework for good time management for a leader –
Plan it out ahead of time and write it down.
Do the most important things each day first. The highest-value activities will have a lasting positive effect into the future. Creative work and focused thinking in the morning for most people is best.
Plan to meet with the key people who report to you at a certain time in the day or week so they aren;t coming to you with questions at all random times and interrupting you. If they know they meet with you on Tues and Thurs at 2 pm, then they will save up their questions and you’ll have more predictable time blocks without interruption.
Leave white space each day for things that come up and conversations, phone calls, etc. If you plan every minute it gets messed up every day when life happens and you feel frustrated and behind all the time. Afternoons are probably the best time for white space (unplanned time).
Habits are destiny. Make a habit of using your time well.
BOTH posts are FANTASTIC today, Larry!! Thank You for reminding me to be INTENTIONAL!
Appreciate you taking YOUR time to inspire, encourage, and challenge others with these blogs!
Great Leadership!!