The Importance Of Time Management

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Leadership Satish Goli SAT Task2-Section 1 May 4, 2014 Leadership Time Management Time management is important to everyone in an organization, but it is particularly important to those in leadership positions. Time management is a personal skill. Time management is about managing your time with a focus on achievement: of doing and completing those things which you want to do and which need doing (Neil Thomas). Every individual manages time differently. Time is a central resource; it cannot be purchased or controlled in any way. It is always scarcest resource especially for those in leadership positions. In order to better manage time for maximum efficiency, it must be first understood and admit that the problem is not a shortage of time….but it is ineffective use of time! Successful managers manage their time effectively. Leaders with strong time management and organization skills are able to role model powerful techniques for their team members, making everyone more productive. Leaders with strong time management skill will set specific and realistic goals and has discipline to follow the plan. (Christina Bilinksi) Neil Thomas suggests keeping a record, for example, a daily time log, of where your time goes. Then analyze how you can improve your use of time. A leader’s decision-making process can be jeopardized if time management is non-existent or ineffective (Rodrigo Vazques Luis). The organization’s time is critical to achieving results (Peter F. Drucker). According to Peter F. Drucker, effective manager: i. Know where their time goes ii. Focus on outward contribution iii. Build on strengths iv. Concentrate on the few major ar... ... middle of paper ... ...s of others depend on their ability to manage precious resources. References: The John Adair handbook of Management and Leadership Edited by Neil Thomas https://www.uop.edu.jo/download/research/members/Handbook_of_Management_and_Leadership.pdf Leadership Tips on Time Management – Managing Your Own Time and That of Others Christina Bilinksi’s Blog Christina Bilinksi http://cmd.rutgers.edu/blog/leadership-tips-time-management-managing-your-own-time-and-others Peter F. Drucker The Effective Executive – The Definitive Guide to Getting the Rights Things Done Rodrigo Vazquez Luis Management Skills And Leadership Techniques – Their application in managing work teams http://www.ideaspropiaseditorial.com/documentos_web/documentos/978-84-9839-223-4.pdf Brenda Stoltz Time Management-Getting a Handle on It http://ariadpartners.com/time-management-effective-leaders/

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