Time Management

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This is a compilation from various authors. The game was devised by me for my company and should be changed if needed.

Transcript of Time Management

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TIME MANAGEMENT

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TASK 1

What are the reasons for poor time management?

What are the advantages of good time management?

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REASONS FOR POOR TIME MANAGEMENT

Lack of clarity about task

Feeling overwhelmed

Fallacious beliefs ( ‘I’m too smart “)

Thinking, “ its too hard”

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ADVANTAGES OF GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT

It saves time

Increased effectiveness and efficiency

Prevents stress and anxiety

Reduces avoidance

Leads to more balance

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TASK 2

LIST ALL THE ACTIVITIES THAT YOU DO IN A DAY.IN A WEEK ( DO NOT REPEAT THE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE

MENIONED IN THE DAY

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OBJECTIVES

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I will learn techniques that will help me to direct my work life instead of merely managing my time.

I will learn a framework for developing a mission and vision that gives purpose and direction to my work.

I will learn how to prioritize my highest-leveraged activities, leading to significant increases in productivity.

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STORY

• Every morning in Africa a deer wakes up. It knows that it must run faster than the fastest lion. Otherwise it will be killed.

• Every morning in Africa the lion wakes up. It knows that it must run faster than the slowest deer. Otherwise it will starve.

• It does not matter if you are deer or lion but when the sun rises it is time to run.

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THE COMPLETE SIX-STEP PROCESS

Connect to mission

Review roles

Identify goals

Organize weekly

Exercise integrity

Evaluate

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THE CLOCK AND THE COMPASS

THE CLOCKTHE CLOCK

commitments

appointments

schedules

goals

activities

What we do and how we manage our time.

THE COMPASSTHE COMPASS

vision

values

principles

conscience

Direction

What we feel

is important and how we lead our lives.

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TRADITIONAL TIME MANAGEMENT

First generation—notes and checklists

Second generation—planning and preparation

Third generation—planning, prioritizing and controlling

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FIRST GENERATION

GO WITH THE FLOWGO WITH THE FLOW

based on reminders

attempt to keep track of things you do with your time

simple notes and checklists

carry lists with you and refer to them in order to remember

incomplete tasks put on tomorrow’s list

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FIRST GENERATION

StrengthsStrengths

flexible responsive to people not over-structured less stress tracks to-do’s

WeaknessesWeaknesses

no real structure things fall through cracks commitments suffer little accomplished crisis to crisis first things— things right

in front of you

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SECOND GENERATION

Planning and PreparationPlanning and Preparation

Calendars and appointment books

Efficiency in goal setting and planning ahead

Make appointments, write down commitments, identify deadlines

May keep information on computer or network

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SECOND GENERATION

StrengthsStrengths tracks commitments and

appointments more accomplished

through planning and goal setting

more effective meetings and presentations due to preparation

WeaknessesWeaknesses puts schedule over

people accomplish more of what

you want—not necessarily what is needed or fulfilling

independent thinking —see people as means or barriers

first things– those that are on the schedule

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THIRD GENERATION

Planning, Prioritizing and ControllingPlanning, Prioritizing and Controlling

have spent time clarifying values and priorities

set long, medium, and short-term goals to attain values, prioritizes on a daily basis

uses wide variety of planners and organizers, with detailed forms for daily planning

gets more done in less time-- but still feels frustrated

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THIRD GENERATION

StrengthsStrengths

assumes responsibility for results

connects with values taps into the power of

long, medium, and short-term goals

translates values into goals and actions

gives structure and order to life

WeaknessesWeaknesses

can lead to false sense of control, pride

power of vision untapped can lead to guilt,

imbalance of roles less flexibility/spontaneity first things set by urgency

and values

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FOURTH GENERATION

LIFE LEADERSHIPLIFE LEADERSHIP

Puts people ahead of schedules, compasses ahead of clocks

Uses the best of generations 1, 2, and 3

You want to lead a life of meaning and contribution, with balance

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FOURTH GENERATION

ElementsElements

effectiveness principles leadership relationships puts first things first

Why is there a need for the fourth generation of time

management?

Well, one definition of insanity is to “keep doing

the same things and expecting different

results.”

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UNDERSTANDING TIME

“A no uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a yes merely uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid

trouble.”

Mahatma Gandhi

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IDENTIFY YOUR “MACRO” STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSIDENTIFY YOUR “MACRO” STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESS

Analyze when you work best

( morning, evening, night etc.)

Analyze where you work best

( room, office, home, canteen )

Analyze how you work best.

( one hour, 10 min, etc )

TASK 3

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UNDERSTANDING TIME

“Why have a time log?

Memory

Energy

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UNDERSTANDING TIME

I.

Quadrant of__________

II.

Quadrant of__________

III.

Quadrant of__________

IV.

Quadrant of__________

Urgent Not Urgent

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UNDERSTANDING TIME

Move into quadrant IIMove into quadrant II

quadrant I—manage: the quadrant of necessity; things are both urgent and important

quadrant II—leadership and quality: the quadrant of focus; things are important but not urgent

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UNDERSTANDING TIME

Move into quadrant IIMove into quadrant II

quadrant III—(AVOID): the quadrant of deception; things are urgent but not important

quadrant IV—(AVOID): the quadrant of waste; things are neither important nor urgent

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TASK 5.

• Each group makes a list of items that are “important and urgent”• Each group’ team leader selects an item that will represent that team ( to be

written on the flip chart ).• Each team selects a member who forms a committee.• The committee will recommend whether the Q1 items will stay in Q1 or can be

pushed to Q2.• The rest of the groups will now be converted into two groups. One to ensure that

the issues stay in Q1. The other group to make sure that it leaves Q1.• The committee leader argues on each point in the flip chart and the two groups

depending on the outcome oppose or support him.• 10 min is given for each argument and the presenter decides the outcome.

The game will prove that we consider all activities as important and urgent and in reality it is not.

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UNDERSTANDING TIME

THERE THERE WILLWILL BE NEVER ENOGH TIME TO BE NEVER ENOGH TIME TO GETGET EVERYTHING EVERYTHING DONEDONE

BUT THERE WILL BUT THERE WILL ALWAYSALWAYS BE BE ENOUGHENOUGH TIMETIME TO GET TO GET THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS DONE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS DONE

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MOVE INTO QUADRANT II

How do I get there? The six step processThe six step process

connect to mission

review roles

identify goals

organize weekly

exercise integrity

evaluate

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STEP 1: CONNECT WITH VISION & MISSION

Consider the big picture. The key to this connection

lies in the clarity of your vision around such

questions as:

What is most important?

What gives your life meaning?

What do you want to be and do in your life?

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STEP 2: IDENTIFY YOUR ROLES

We have important roles at work, in the family, in the community, or other areas of our lives

Roles represent responsibilities, relationships, and areas of contribution

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STEP 3: SELECT QUAD II GOALS FOR EACH ROLE

What is the most important thing I could do for each role this week that would have the greatest positive impact?

Consider the relationships for each role

Review a “perhaps” list for ideas

Identify the steps that need to be taken to achieve long-term goals

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STEP 3 (cont ): TO-DO LISTS

List your activities for the day

Prioritize those activities

Check for activities that you can accomplish at the same time

Break larger activities into smaller ones.

Include your to – do lists into smaller ones

Include your to-do list in your daily schedule

The to-do list will help you clarify what you need to accomplish each day.

They also help you to accomplish it

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STEP 4: ORGANIZE WEEKLY

translating high leverage quad II goals requires a framework

most people are always trying to find time in their overflowing quad I/III schedules

They move, delegate, cancel, and postpone—all in hopes of “putting first things first”

The key is in scheduling your priorities, not prioritizing your schedule

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TIPS TO START YOUR DAY

Tip # 1Tip # 1

Preview your schedule—get your bearings:

Review your compass

Look at the day in the context of the week

Renew your power to respond to changes in a meaningful way

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TASK 5 -ACTIVITY SCHEDULER

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TASK 6 - ACTIVITY SCHEDULER

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TIPS TO START YOUR DAY

Tip # 2Tip # 2

Prioritize: identify activities as QI or QII—keeps QIII and IV out of your schedule

emphasizes the importance paradigm

keeps you aware of choices you make

Must understand that prioritization includes only items that you’ve put in the framework

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TIPS TO START YOUR DAY

Tip # 3Tip # 3

Planning: time sensitive activities on the right, any time activities on the left

makes for effective schedule decisions

Helps you remain sensitive to commitments

Best use of your time: remember importance rather than urgency!

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STEP 5: EXERCISE INTEGRITY IN THE MOMENT

Should I carry out my plan or make conscience directed changes?

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STEP 6: EVALUATE

To be successful, you must make successes of one week the foundation for the next. At the end of the week, ask yourself

some questions:

What goals did I achieve?

What challenges did I encounter?

What decisions did I make?

Did I keep “first things first?”

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STEP 6: EVALUATE

Different ways to evaluateDifferent ways to evaluate

Mark accomplished goals on weekly compass

Keep a journal or daily log and review

Review past weekly compasses

Ask specific questions about your performance and actions

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STEP 6: EVALUATE

Weekly EvaluationWeekly Evaluation

What did I learn from the week as a whole?

Am I setting goals that are realistic but challenging?

Have I been effective in work related communications?

Have I been successful in maintaining a Quad II perspective?

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CLOSING THOUGHT

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

Lao-Tzu

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CREDITS

1. MEGAN POORE – ACADEMIC SKILLS AND LEARNING CENTRE

2. DAMONE – SLIDESHARE.NET