Managing Your Work and Time SEMINAR 1 JESSICA SNYDER

Goal – help everyone organize and manage their time better Learning Objectives: Examine your own effective time management styles Use proven methods to organize your work area Asses the barriers to getting organized Follow proactive strategies to limit interruptions

Hopper Organizing Style Easily distracted Enjoy variety and a change of pace Desire immediate gratification Like to feel you are busy

Hopper Solutions Slow down to reflect Eliminate distractions Close Door Phone straight to voicemail Break projects into mini-goals Use timer to keep on task Relax and reward yourself along the way

Perfectionist Plus Organizing Style Hard time distinguishing between high standards and superhuman expectation May be trying to please someone from your past Believe you can do everything yourself I'm never pleased with anything, I'm a perfectionist, it's part of who I am.  

Perfectionist Plus Solutions Look at the bottom line Are you trying to please someone from your past Say no to new activities Identify high-priority activities Relax and reward yourself along the way

Allergic to Details Organizing Style Enjoy dealing with the broad picture Too impatient for follow-ups Like to move quickly Resist routine tasks

Allergic to Details Solutions Basic routines Minimize the problem of forgetting Record thoughts Reminders notes – where you won’t miss them All materials and equipment nearby Devise follow-up procedures and carry out Relax and reward yourself along the way

Fence Sitter Organizing Style Don’t know what you really want Afraid to make wrong choice Can’t get started Afraid of unknown

Fence Sitter Solutions Learn to evaluate needs and desires Break down decisions into smaller steps Pay attention to instincts Get input from colleague Pinpoint fears Use ranking system for alternatives Relax and reward yourself along the way

Cliff hanger Organizing Style Wait until last time to start work Estimate time inaccurately Thrive on stress Need pressure to perform

Cliff hanger Solutions Aware of how long things really take Don’t for inspiration to start a task Create mini-goals Move up deadlines Make “to do” list and check frequently Relax and reward yourself along the way

What organizational style are you: Hopper Perfectionist Plus Fence Sitter Cliff Hanger Allergic to Details