TIME MANAGEMENT
rarely important. Unimportant things usually
become urgent because of poor planning. Keep
your priorities in mind as you take on new work.
Where? Are there any geographic differences
that will have an impact on the timelines of the
task you’ve been assigned? Are there time-zone
differences, for example, that will need to be
taken in consideration? If you are working with
someone in a different offi ce, state, or country,
do you need to consider the time it will take to
traffi c communications or documents back and
forth between those two locations?
Why? Why have you been asked to complete
this task? Why is it necessary in the context of
long-term goals? Understanding the big picture
will help you stay focused and prioritize better.
SIGNS OF POOR TIME MANAGEMENT
When a workplace is in a constant
state of emergency, it’s usually a result
of poor time management. In managing
your own time, be sure to anticipate
the possibility that others may be oper-
ating in a state of chaos. Watch out for:- Constant last-minute pleas to begin
or finish projects - Exhausted staff members
- Harried and harassed bosses
Red Flags