Time Management - Marc Mancini
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<strong>Time</strong> <strong>Management</strong><br />
Balance Efficient and Effective<br />
Must we always cram a maximum number of tasks into<br />
the time that’s allotted to us? No, says Tom De<strong>Marc</strong>o, author<br />
of Slack: Getting Past Burnout, Busywork, and the Myth of Total Efficiency.<br />
De<strong>Marc</strong>o argues that total efficiency may make sense in a factory environment.<br />
But our economy depends much more on knowledge workers,<br />
who must have “slack” time to mentally prepare for work and to<br />
conceptualize new and valuable ideas. De<strong>Marc</strong>o concludes that by sacrificing<br />
efficiency a bit, you can make yourself and those you manage<br />
far more effective.<br />
you have an ideal work environment. If it has fewer than five,<br />
your environment may be seriously subverting your efforts at<br />
efficiency and productivity. You need to find ways to improve<br />
your workspace.<br />
If you enjoy considerable control over your work environment,<br />
you should find it easy, with commitment, to reshape it<br />
for maximum success. If not, consider the following:<br />
• Keep your eyes open for a vacated workspace that would<br />
be better for you.<br />
• Volunteer for a “work environment committee” or start<br />
one.<br />
• Discuss possible changes in your work conditions with<br />
your boss. With worker’s compensation lawsuits on the<br />
rise, companies are becoming much more willing to<br />
respond to such concerns.<br />
• If all else fails, get permission to bring in your own chair,<br />
lamp, paint your walls, etc.<br />
Conclusion<br />
TEAMFLY<br />
Having the right tools to manage your time is just one piece in<br />
the overall puzzle. The other pieces—prioritizing, dealing with<br />
procrastination, carving out blocks of time, delegating effectively,<br />
anticipating challenges, learning when to say no, and eliminating<br />
time leaks—can be effective in helping you to achieve<br />
your time management goals.