A Basic Time Management Process
Articles A Basic Time Management Process

These steps are intended for guidance only. They are not an adequate
substitute for proper time management tools and training.

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A Basic Time Management Process
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1. Set aside a block of time, no more than fifteen minutes each day, to build a daily
plan. Whether this is the first thing you do in the morning or the last thing you do at
night is immaterial, but you need to set aside time specifically for this task.

2. During your planning period, list everything you need to do during the day. For
sources, look for incomplete tasks in your plans for previous days, review meeting
minutes or issues logs for action items, and consult notes for reminders of work that
needs to be done. In building this list, do not attempt to group tasks or screen them
for importance.

3. Once your list is complete, scan down it assigning each item an "ABC" priority in

"Call Mary re ..." to the task list that you develop the next day. Not only does this
remind you to follow up with her, it provides a record of calls that may prove useful in
dealing with people who are derelict in returning messages.

9. If a task becomes unnecessary, simply cross it off your list.

10. At night before you leave, review your list and take comfort from the number of
check marks: They indicate a productive day well spent.

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