Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 1 Professor Arthur V. Hill John & Nancy Lindahl Professor Professor of Operations & Management Science Curtis L. Carlson School of Management University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN USA Phone September 9, 2006 Personal Time Management

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 2 Personal Time Management Outline Introduction Step 1. Where am I now? Step 2. Where do I want to go? Step 3. How do I get there? Summary Where am I now? Step 1. How do I get there? Step 3. Where do I want to go? Step 2.

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 3 Introduction Its really not time management – but LIFE management! Why are some people so much more successful than others? Am I where I want to be in my life? Am I the person that God wants me to be?

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 4 Personal Time Management Outline Introduction Step 1. Where am I now? Step 2. Where do I want to go? Step 3. How do I get there? Summary

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 5 Time audit – Where do I spend my time? ActivityTime spent Sleeping480 minutes Class time180 minutes Studying180 minutes Parties120 minutes Telephone120 minutes TV 60 minutes Surfing the web 60 minutes Shopping 60 minutes Eating 60 minutes Traveling 45 minutes Praying 2 minutes Step 1. Where am I now?

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 6 Step 1. Where am I now? Relationship audit – Do I have healthy relationships? Relationship with GOD –Love, joy, peace, obedience –Abundant life (John 10:10) Relationships with FAMILY and FRIENDS –Parents, brothers, sister, extended family. –Friends, classmates, teachers, others. Relationship with YOURSELF –Biblical view –Physical, intellectual, emotional, etc.

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 7 Step 1. Where am I now? Thought-life audit – What do I think about? What motivates me? Am I driven by a desire for SELF or led by a desire to serve GOD? What do I love? 1 John 2:15-17 If my thoughts were shown on a large screen, would I be ashamed?

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 8 Step 1. Where am I now? Physical audit – Am I taking care of my body? Eating Sleeping Exercise Exposure to cold weather Medical care 1 Corinthians 3:16

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 9 Personal Time Management Outline Introduction Step 1. Where am I now? Step 2. Where do I want to go? Step 3. How do I get there? Summary

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 10 What are my goals in life? Does God have a good plan for my life? What are Gods goals for my life? –Ephesians 5:15-20 Who are your models? Are your goals clearly defined? Step 2. Where do I want to go?

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 11 Personal Time Management Outline Introduction Step 1. Where am I now? Step 2. Where do I want to go? Step 3. How do I get there? Summary

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 12 Step 3. How do I get there? Goal principle Clearly defined your goals –Goal theory suggests that goals drive behavior. –Without a vision my people will perish. Proverbs 29:18 Mr. Curtis Carlsons goal $14B firm. Art Hills goals: –Spiritual, family, physical, research, teaching, financial, –Short term –Long term –Daily disciplines

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 13 Step 3. How do I get there? Subtraction principle Muda Motion Waiting Simple simple simple Examples: –Read while on the bus –Do not go to the library – use the on-line library –Do not shop everyday

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 14 Step 3. How do I get there? Addition principle Combine two or more tasks. You can do two things at once. If it is worth doing, it is worth doing with someone else. Reading, studying Cards

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 15 Step 3. How do I get there? Division principle Divide a task into smaller pieces. Eliminate those pieces that you can (the subtraction principle) Delegate those tasks that you can. Examples: –Proof reading a paper. –Washing your car –Car repair –Wife/husband duties

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 16 Step 3. How do I get there? Multiplication principle Invest time and money in organization, tools, and education that will pay back many times. Develop standard procedures for your life. Examples: –Spend a lot of time in organizing your desk so that you have everything that you need for school close at hand. –Build the relationships with your classmates to help you with English and coursework … and have fun too. –Develop standard practices … where do I keep my keys?

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 17 Step 3. How do I get there? Tools principle Use simple tools to help you out. Tools –Notebook –Calendar –Cell phone –Many others Visual displays to monitor your performance –Grades –Schedule

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 18 Step 3. How do I get there? Guided missile principle Illustration: Rocket to go to the moon. Must stay on course. Key = Daily time with God Seek His wisdom every day. Get to know Him in a personal way. Ask Him to show you sin in your life – and then confess it to Him and accept his forgiveness. Ask Him to give you opportunities to serve Him. Make sure that you have His goals.

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Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 20 Summary Time = Life Where am I now? Step 1. How do I get there? Step 3. Where do I want to go? Step 2.

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 21 Summary Apply time management principles –Goal principle –Subtraction principle –Addition principle –Division principle –Multiplication principle –Tools principle –Guided mission principle Ask for Gods help in defining clear goals. Seek God and His wisdom to help you keep on course to achieve those goals. Seek to make a difference for eternity.

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 22 Summary I welcome students to meet with me to discuss these important life management principles. Cell phone: U of M office:

Copyright © 2006 Arthur V. Hill, Page 23 Discussion questions 1.Which time management principles do you think you need the most? Why? –Goal principle –Subtraction principle –Addition principle –Division principle –Multiplication principle –Tools principle How can you keep on track to achieve your goals? What do you think about what was said concerning Gods goals for your life?