TIME MANAGEMENT
is a plus if you want to position yourself as a
superior time manager.
To be punctual, you need to make a habit of
planning ahead. When you are planning to catch
an airline fl ight, you don’t just check your depar-
ture time the morning you are supposed to leave;
you check a day or so before to decide when you
should leave for the airport and how you will get
there. Why should planning to arrive on time
at meetings be any different? Plan for meetings
ahead of schedule by setting time reminders in
your calendar and allowing plenty of time to get
to the meeting place.
Also, you can’t keep your day on schedule—
and help others keep their schedules as well—if
you come out of a meeting late. If a meeting
PUNCTUALITY RULES
Being punctual to meetings and appoint-
ments not only reduces time wasting but
is also a powerful way to demonstrate
your respect for other people’s time.
Do plan ahead by setting reminders in
your calendar.
Do arrive a few minutes early to meet-
ings and appointments.
Don’t start meetings late for late
arrivals.Dos & Don’tsR