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Time Management. Brandi Hephner LaBanc Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Adam Neal Professional Development & Operations Coordinator. The Whirlwind. The Paradigm Shift. Who’s time is it? Who’s responsibility is it? Time Management VS Prioritization Management.
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Time Management Brandi Hephner LaBanc Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Adam Neal Professional Development & Operations Coordinator
The Paradigm Shift • Who’s time is it? Who’s responsibility is it? • Time Management VS Prioritization Management
Other than YOU….What can stand in the way of effective time management?
What can YOU do about it? • Stop blaming everyone and everything else • Be intentional– account for every minute of the day; when do you work best? • Plan ahead; emergencies will not derail you • Establish boundaries • Learn how to say NO gracefully • Prioritize (involve others if needed) • Take care of yourself • Have someone hold you accountable
Why is Time Management Important? • Maintain a focus on goals • Maintain a focus on relationships • Discipline of execution Forces you to complete both exciting and mundane tasks • Exercise of character • Leadership • Benefits to your health (P/PC Balance) A man who dares to waste one hour of life has not discovered the value of life.Charles Darwin
Achieving GoalsThrough setting priorities and planning ahead • Focus on “Big rocks”; Define your critical “roles” • Set specific, measurable goals • Ally/Accountability Coach • A priority for you may not be a priority for others • Recognize & overcome obstacles • Learn when to say no, gently • What’s next? Be intentional!
Project Planning Tips • Visualize (Know your goal) • Plan (Know what to do to achieve the goal) • Implement (Know the measure) • Close (Be accountable)
Time Management Essentials • Planner & Pencil • Eliminate floaters! • Prioritized task lists assigned to a specific day • Always ask for a timeframe/prioritize • Make meetings with yourself • Tracking tasks