Tips for Effective Time Management

Time management starts with the commitment to change. Time management is easy as long as you commit to action.

You can train others and improve your own time management through

better planning; prioritising; delegating;

controlling your environment;

understanding yourself and identifying what you will change about your

habits, routines and attitude.

Don’t be a Slave to the System - if you are a slave to your email system then make this simple

change - turn off the pop-up or noise which notifies you that you

have mail. it will dramatically improve your control over your

time

Establish a new habit of checking your email at certain times in the

day, when it is sensible for you and the business to do so - say, first when you arrive at your desk or start work, second just before

lunch, third around an hour before close of business

Balancing the goals - review your activities in terms of your short-term and long-term goals, and

prioritise your activities accordingly.

Plan preparation and creative thinking time in your diary for the long-term jobs, because

they need it.

If you don't plan for the preparation you'll never do it, and all the work will get left to the last

minute.

The short-term urgent tasks will always use up all your time unless

you plan to spend it otherwise.

If this topic is of interest to you and you want further information then contact:

Mercuri International UK LtdSuite 1001, Cranmore Place

Cranmore DriveB90 4RZ

andrew-mullins@mercuri.co.uk Tel: 0330 9000 800 (option 1)