“This is the key to time management – to see the value of every moment.” – said, Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
Well, time management skills are very crucial to achieve if you want to succeed in your goal.
Here are 5 ways to improve time management in the workplace:
Delegate Tasks:
Well, there are many times when we take on more tasks than we can able handle and this can turn into a hectic workload and stress.
Some leaders think that delegating a task is a part of weakness but it does not mean you are running from your responsibilities. Delegation is one of the unique skills for effective time management. A good leader is very well aware of their employee’s strengths and weaknesses and they how to use those strengths for delegating any responsibility or important tasks. This can help them to get effective and faster work results.
Prioritize work:
Make sure that before you start your day, you should create a list of tasks that you need to finish immediately. And arrange the unimportant task for another day. All because many times we tend to invest our energy and time on tasks that are not important at that certain time. So, when we shift to tasks that are on deadline, it causes stress and tension and you will not able to finish the task on time. You need to identify urgent tasks that need to be completed on the same day and focus on them first.
Create a schedule:
Take the help of a note and note down all the tasks that are still pending or you have to complete them on the next day. This will help you to track down all the work that have been completed and the work that is still pending. Also, it will give you a sense of accomplishment and will keep you motivated to stay focus on your task. If you have a big task to complete then shift all other tasks to the next day so that you do not get stress while completing your work.
Set up deadlines:
This method can actually be very helpful for your time management at the workplace. All you need to do is to find out the most important task and set a realistic deadline for that task and stick to the deadline to complete the task on time. You can use a stick note to note down your work progress so that you can keep up with your effective work.
But remember to set a deadline a few days before the task is due so that you can get a chance to complete all other tasks that come your way.
Avoid multitasking:
Well, we say that multitasking can help you in your efficient work results but it’s not completely true. You can do better if you focus and concentrate on a single task at a time so that you will not get confused and stressed out. You should avoid multitasking to improve your time-management skills.
Nathan Garries CFP, EPC, CIWM, FCSI has spent decades harnessing the knowledge earned from real-world experience and continued education in order to help clients make better financial decisions. An advocate for transparency in financial planning, Nathan Garries was willing to share his insights and try to help readers better understand the financial realm.
