{"id":674,"date":"2022-09-28T16:33:52","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T11:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brandwizz.com\/thought-leadership\/?p=674"},"modified":"2022-09-28T16:33:52","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T11:03:52","slug":"how-to-ace-the-skill-of-time-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brandwizz.com\/thought-leadership\/how-to-ace-the-skill-of-time-management\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Ace The Skill Of Time Management?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many people in the present-day professional world, using time optimally is a serious challenge. The fact that nearly 27% of work gets done after regular office hours<\/strong> signifies that time-management is something that is not being paid adequate attention to. At work, the average \u2018Mr. X\u2019 spends nearly half of the day handling tasks that are of low or minimal value, while the higher-priority tasks remain neglected.<\/strong> Making the best use of a certain number of fixed hours at work is not as simple as it sounds – and this lack of time-management can easily lead to significant losses in individual (and organisational) productivity. The increased stress factor, which is a direct result of that “I do not have enough time to complete my work<\/em>” feel, is also a point of concern.<\/p>\n

Effective time-management is a skill born out of certain habits that you need to practice<\/strong> at work. It is a skill that will help you do more, achieve more, and eliminate the worries & stresses that are invariably associated with haphazardly handled tasks. Over here, we will provide an overview on how you can ace this hugely essential skill:<\/p>\n

Plan In Advance; Set Attainable Goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cA plan is what, a schedule is when. It takes both a plan and a schedule to get things done.\u201d<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n

The first pre-requisite for great time-management is great planning. Set aside some time everyday to plan your tasks, meetings & deliverables for the next day. Before wrapping up things for the weekend, sort out your plans to calibrate the next week.<\/strong> There will be unscheduled tasks – but they should not become the norm.<\/p>\n

While planning tasks ahead, there is always the temptation to squeeze in too much work within a certain time-frame. (which invariably leads to tasks remaining incomplete or inefficiently done). Instead, set yourself achievable\/attainable goals – allocating enough time for each task to be completed in the best possible manner.<\/strong> Maintaining a to-do list is always a good idea. <\/strong>When tasks are planned & scheduled well, meeting deadlines becomes easier than ever.<\/p>\n

Prioritise Your Tasks; Make Your Own Decisions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cYou get to decide where your time goes. You can either spend it moving forward, or you can spend it putting out fires. You decide. And if you don\u2019t decide, others will decide for you.\u201d<\/em><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n
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Prioritizing the Taks will Eliminate the Uncertainty and Deliver Max Performance<\/p><\/div>\n

In a day, there will be a certain number of tasks to be completed – but not all of them will be equally urgent or important. This brings to light the importance of task prioritisation for effective time-management.<\/strong> Following the famous Eisenhower Matrix<\/strong>, you can classify daily tasks under the following four heads:<\/p>\n