Time Management

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What do we call time
management?

Time Management can be defined as the process of skillfully

applying time to finish and perfect a specific activity within time
constraint (Harris, 2008, p.22).
Time Management includes:

Setting goals
Prioritizing those goals
Deciding how much time to allocate to specific tasks
Adjusting plans as they change
Revisiting the goals and priorities regularly
Observing results
The Time Management Matrix by
Steven R. Covey

The Covey time management grid can help person to

manage their available time more efficiently. Coveys
matrix allows individuals to organize their priorities
much better than before.
Coveys Matrix Grid
This concept includes using four quadrants to determine the
priority of a task was introduced by Steven Covey through his
book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
Let us go through some benefits
of time management:

TimeManagement makes an individual

punctual and disciplined.
Benefits

One becomes more organized as a result

of effective Time Management.
Benefits

Research says that individuals who

accomplish tasks on time are less prone
to stress and anxiety.
Benefits

Effective
Time Management boosts an
individuals morale and makes him
confident.
Benefits

Time Management enables an individual

to prioritize tasks and activities at
workplace.
 Dr Mallary tytel, president of healthy Workplace in Bolton,
Connecticut categories barriers to effective time management as
either internal or external factors.
Internal factors include discipline and procrastination
external barriers include factors such as workload, Job and
workplace constraints and availability of resources
RESULTS OF SURVEY

Percentage of Persons Who:

Do Tasks in Orderof TheirImportance

Sometimes 20%

Rarely 10%

Always 15%

Frequently 55%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Percentage of Sample
 Percentage of Persons Who:
Try to Complete One TaskBefore Going on tothe Next

Sometimes 5%

Rarely
0%

Always 20%

Frequently 75%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Percentage of Sample
 Percentage of Persons Who:
Set Specificand ClearlyDefined Goals

20.00%

5.00%

10.00%
65.00%

Frequently Always Rarely Sometimes

 Percentage of Persons Who:
Keep to Schedule So Objectives areAchievedon Time
70%

60%
60%

50%

40%

30%
25%

20%

10%
10%
5%

0%
Frequently Always Rarely Sometimes
How is time management
important locally, regionally
internationally ?
How is time management
important locally, regionally
internationally ?

A study done by Harvard Business Review has shown

that in most large organizations, employees are left on
their own to figure out how to manage their time in a
way that will also reduce stress.
How is time management
important locally, regionally
internationally ?

A study done by Harvard Business Review has shown

that in most large organizations, employees are left on
their own to figure out how to manage their time in a
way that will also reduce stress.
ICE BREAKER
How can an understanding of
time management impact the
workforce ?
It can have a big importance on whether you will be
successful or not and this applies to whatever industry you
are in.
Some aspects which make time management are listed as:
 How can an understanding of
time management impact the
workforce ?
Setting Priorities and Goals
Elimination of Procrastination
Development of good Employees
Reduction of Stress and Negativity
How time management will
enhance/ contribute to professional
development.
Professional development is the ability to improve and
increase the capabilities of staff through access to
education and training opportunities in the workplace
How time management will
enhance/ contribute to professional
development.
It will:
Increase the productivity of employees.
Employees will know how to balance personal and
professional life.
Increase the quality of work.
Reduce stress on employees.
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