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Learning to Manage. Chapter 10. Management. Wisely using means to achieve goals (means are called resources). Resources. Time, objects, services or abilities. The Management Process. Following a series of steps 1. Identify your goals. 2. Recognize your personal priorities and standards.
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Learning to Manage Chapter 10
Management • Wisely using means to achieve goals • (means are called resources)
Resources • Time, objects, services or abilities.
The Management Process • Following a series of steps • 1. Identify your goals. • 2. Recognize your personal priorities and standards. • 3. Determine your resources. • 4. Form a plan. • 5. Implement the plan. • 6. Evaluate the results.
Goal • An aim a person is consciously trying to reach.
Non-human Resources • Include time, money, possessions, and community resources • Community resources-parks, schools, libraries, and other facilities that are shared by many people
Human Resources • Come from within people • They include: skills, knowledge, talents, energy, and people themselves.
Time Management • The ability to plan and use time well. • Really about self-management • By managing time, you accomplish more of what you want to do.
Managing Time Wisely • Use time management aids • Planners • Calendars • Computer scheduling • Organizers
Steps in Time Management I. Planning • Get organized • Consider goals and personal priorities • Make to-do lists • Create a weekly plan (map each day on paper so you can see how each hour is filled or open)
II. Implementing the Plan 1. to carry out a plan 2. remembering your standards 3. be creative III. Evaluation the plan -this may be as simple as noting whether or not the plan worked (the plan is only a guide).
Using Time Management Strategies • Steer clear of time wasters (phone calls, tv, etc.) • Avoid procrastination • Combine tasks whenever possible (whenever you combine or fit tasks together, you dovetail them) • Break tasks into smaller steps (helps when you can cross off tasks on your list to see each step complete) • Compensate for lost time • Be prepared to use spare time (book or project to do while waiting for an appt.)
Everyone has 24 hours each day. • To accomplish all the tasks that become a part of a busy schedule means managing yourself first. • Then you can use your time to pursue your priorities.