TIME MANAGEMENT
information in optimal time. Your boss might
not consciously know that you are respecting
her time, but she will be glad to keep her door
open to you.
In meetings, be the one who asks the time-
factor questions when dealing with projects,
particularly with other departments. Saying, “I
know everyone’s time is valuable,” or “I know
that your time is valuable,” sends a clear message
that you respect others’ time and don’t intend to
COMMUNICATING WELL TO SAVE TIME
Nothing shows that you respect other
people’s time as much as the way you
communicate:- Be brief in your written communi-
cations, especially e-mail. - Always let people you call know you
won’t take more than a few minutes
of their time—and then keep to
your promise. - Avoid barging into someone’s office;
instead ask the person if this is
a good time to talk—and respect
their answer. - Be especially mindful of your boss’s
time. Don’t hoard it! - POWER POINTS •