1. TAME THAT TIME PROBLEM
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2. 1. PLAN YOUR DAY Action plan Keep a dairy or “to do list”
Be specific- make a list and tick off completed tasks
Allow enough time for thought and strategy
Follow your plan strictly
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3. 2. STOP PROCRASTINATION Do it now
Change that bad habit of putting things off
Do the worst job first
Do not reward yourself unless the job is complete
Set deadlines
Remove all distractions
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4. 3. PREPARE FOR MEETINGS Reason for the meeting
Send a reminder and an agenda
Phone if possible- do not wait for someone who will not arrive
Make office staff aware of the meeting
Do not wait for consistent late comers- this will encourage their behaviour
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5. 4. HANDLE PAPERWORK Do paperwork same time everyday
File or throw away as you finish
Leave lengthy reports for a time when you are relaxed
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6. 5. DELEGATE Allow trustable people to help Hire outside help
Delegate authority and responsibility
Give praise when due
Comment on completion
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7. 6. GET CO-OPERATION FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS
Explain the need to have the right information
Be assertive but not aggressive
Build relationships
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8. 7. USE EFFECTIVELY
Programme your computer to download every hour
Block unwanted mail (spam)
Delete or file messages
Avoid creating spam
Avoid capital letters
Avoid jokes
Remember s are permanent
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9. 8. SAY NO You have the right to say no
You are not able to devote excessive time to friends and their problems
Screen out those you cannot help
Ask for solutions NO
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10. 9. SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE Hire professional help
Use convenient methods to carry out tasks
Schedule a fun day and get back to work the next day
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11. 10. PREVENT INTERRUPTIONS
Close your door and put up a sign
Develop good habits
Identify time wasters
Set times for relevant communication
Do not deviate from the times set
DO NOT DISTURB
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