Lecture 30

Improving Work Habits-II (Developing proper attitudes and values)

Developing Good Work Habits This lesson describes various methods of improving work habits and managing time. As a result, you can learn how to increase personal productivity. Good work habits and time management are extremely important because of the current emphasis on enhancing productivity. Good work habits also contribute to success in personal life. Work habits refer to a person’s characteristic approach to work, including such things as organization, priority setting, and handling of paper work and e-mail. Productivity is the amount of quality work accomplished in relation to the resources consumed.

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Tips High productivity Productivity is the amount of quality work accomplished in relation to the resources consumed. Effective work habits are beneficial because they eliminate a major stressor – feeling of having very little or no control over your life. Time management More productive person who is more flexible

High Productivity

Productivity is the amount of quality work accomplished in relation to the resources consumed.

Effective work habits are beneficial because they eliminate a major stressor – feeling of having very little or no control over your life.

Time Management

More productive person who is more flexible

Developing the Proper Attitudes and Values (Habits and Personal Values, Focus on Time Management) A. Develop a Mission, Goals, and a Strong Work Ethic B. Value Good Attendance and Punctuality C. Value Your Time D. Be tidy, Orderliness, and Speed E. Work Smarter, Not Harder F. Become Self-Employed Psychologically G. Appreciate the Importance of Rest and Relaxation H. Avoid self-criticism and internal obstacles

Developing the Proper Attitudes and Values (Habits and Personal Values, Focus on Time Management)

A. Develop a Mission, Goals, and a Strong Work Ethic

B. Value Good Attendance and Punctuality

C. Value Your Time

D. Be tidy, Orderliness, and Speed

E. Work Smarter, Not Harder

F. Become Self-Employed Psychologically

G. Appreciate the Importance of Rest and Relaxation

H. Avoid self-Criticism and Internal Obstacles

Time Management A. Clean Up and Get Organized B. Plan Your Activities 1. Where Do You Put Your Lists? 2. How Do You Set Priorities? 3. How Do You Schedule and Follow Through? C. Get off To a Good Start D. Make Good Use of Office Technology E. Concentrate on One Key Task at a Time F. Streamline Your Work and Emphasize Important Tasks G. Work at a Steady Pace H. Create Some Quiet, Uninterrupted Time I. Make Use of Bits of Time J. Stay In Control of Paperwork, the In-Basket, and e-Mail K. Use Multitasking for Routine Tasks (Doing two or more tasks at a time)

Time Management

A. Clean Up and Get Organized

Plan Your Activities 1. Where Do You Put Your Lists. 2 Plan Your Activities 1. Where Do You Put Your Lists? 2. How Do You Set Priorities? 3. How Do You Schedule and Follow Through?

C. Get off To a Good Start

D. Make Good Use of Office Technology

E. Concentrate on One Key Task at a Time

F. Streamline Your Work and Emphasize Important Tasks

G. Work at a Steady Pace

H. Create Some Quiet, Uninterrupted Time

I. Make Use of Bits of Time

J. Stay In Control of Paperwork, the In-Basket, and e-Mail

K. Use Multitasking for Routine Tasks (Doing two or more tasks at K. Use Multitasking for Routine Tasks (Doing two or more tasks at a time)

Overcoming Time Wasters A. Minimize Day Dreaming (Drifting of mind) B. Prepare a Time Log to Evaluate Use of Time C. Avoid Being a Cyber loafer (Don’t waste time) D. Keep Track of Important Names, Places, and Things E. Set a Time Limit for Certain Tasks and Projects F. Schedule Similar Tasks Together (Clustering) G. Bounce Quickly from Task to Task H. Be Decisive and Finish Things

Overcoming Time Wasters

A. Minimize Day Dreaming (Drifting of mind)

B. Prepare a Time Log to Evaluate Use of Time

C. Avoid Being a Cyber loafer (Don’t waste time)

D. Keep Track of Important Names, Places, and Things

E. Set a Time Limit for Certain Tasks and Projects

F. Schedule Similar Tasks Together (Clustering)

G. Bounce Quickly from Task to Task

H. Be Decisive and Finish Things