Effective Time Management
Not enough time? Use the following method to effectively manage your time and maximize your productivity during the day.
F - Focus
Identify key projects that need to be completed during your week, and schedule focused blocks of time to get them done. During this time, shut your door, turn off the phone, and focus only on the task at hand. This will allow you to get your major projects done quickly, and will reduce your overall stress.
A - Administrative
Schedule blocks of time to handle administrative tasks such as e-mail, paperwork, and returning phone calls. This allows you to have uninterrupted focus time, and also allows you to avoid interruptions during the normal course of the day.
B - Buffer
Are you finding that you always run out of time to complete tasks? If so, make sure that you add in some "buffer" time before and after each critical event during your week. That way, if you didn't allow enough time, or something comes up, you will be prepared and have plenty of extra time!