Academic Careers Workshop for Women in Science and Engineering
Objectives Share experience, strategies for success in an academic career Encourage women to enter academic or research careers
Overview of panels Getting a job Developing a research program Getting tenure Time management
Time Management Moyra McDill, Carleton University Mary Williams, Memorial University Anne Condon, U. British Columbia
What I wish I knew about time management 10 years ago Good communication with others is key! –work with good people –respect other peoples’ time and priorities –share the load Find synergy between different activities Know what YOU have to contribute Act in a timely fashion
Summary strategies Prioritize Get organized Share the load Recognize productive/unproductive times Learn to say no Take care of yourself and your loved ones