Why managing time will save your job
All in all, time is money and employers expect you to spend your paid time being productive. The inability to manage time effectively will not only cost you your job, it will hinder your success. Read on to discover five strategies for maximizing time. They will help you save your job and boost your career.
5 tips
- Get organized
For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned (Benjamin Franklin). With that said, start organizing your day. Use a planner to record scheduled meetings, training, and free time. At the same time, write down the due dates of special projects. If you’re in a leadership role, schedule time to connect with your team members.
- Keep your focus.
Eliminate Your Distractions – Fuel Your Focus (Timewiser.com). The things you give your undivided attention to grow. Therefore, approach all assignments with enthusiasm. Putting your whole heart into your work will help you keep it and stand out.
- Plan your work.
Success is not accidental. Therefore, you need to plan your day, week and month. For example, if you have a large project, break it down into parts. Scheme of daily activities. Cross them off as you complete them.
Equally important, develop an action plan for career goals. Review them at the beginning of each week.
- Prioritize tasks.
Even though I don’t mark a clock, prioritizing my day is vital. The main goal is to be productive. So I focus on one thing. What is your priority? Think carefully before answering. Not everything is equally important or urgent.
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay papasan It revolutionized my thinking and behavior. Since reading this bestseller, my productivity has skyrocketed; I discovered the one thing I can do that makes everything else easier or unnecessary.
- Be resourceful.
While landing my first professional job as a junior in college was a dream come true, I lacked experience. However, I started running (after hiding in my office for a week or two and praying no one asked me any questions).
In addition to reaching out to others in the community and developing a network of experienced contacts, I gained insights and confidence to do my job. You never would have known he was a rookie.
Have you ever been in a similar situation? Refuse to waste time reflecting on the situation. Be resourceful – keep your job and boost your career.