Learning to Manage Chapter 10

Management Wisely using means to achieve goals – (means are called resources)

Resources Time, objects, services or abilities.

The Management Process Following a series of steps – 1. Identify your goals. – 2. Recognize your personal priorities and standards. – 3. Determine your resources. – 4. Form a plan. – 5. Implement the plan. – 6. Evaluate the results.

Goal An aim a person is consciously trying to reach.

Non-human Resources Include time, money, possessions, and community resources – Community resources-parks, schools, libraries, and other facilities that are shared by many people

Human Resources Come from within people – They include: skills, knowledge, talents, energy, and people themselves.

Resources HumanNonhuman AbilitiesAppliances CommunicationCar CreativityClothing DedicationFire & police protection EnthusiasmFood FlexibilityHousing InterestsLibraries KnowledgeMoney OptimismParks PeopleSchools SkillsTime Talents

Time Management The ability to plan and use time well. – Really about self-management By managing time, you accomplish more of what you want to do.

Managing Time Wisely Use time management aids – Planners – Calendars – Computer scheduling – Organizers

Steps in Time Management I. Planning 1.Get organized 2.Consider goals and personal priorities 3.Make to-do lists 4.Create a weekly plan (map each day on paper so you can see how each hour is filled or open)

II. Implementing the Plan 1. to carry out a plan 2. remembering your standards 3. be creative III. Evaluation the plan -this may be as simple as noting whether or not the plan worked (the plan is only a guide).

Using Time Management Strategies – Steer clear of time wasters (phone calls, tv, etc.) – Avoid procrastination – Combine tasks whenever possible (whenever you combine or fit tasks together, you dovetail them) – Break tasks into smaller steps (helps when you can cross off tasks on your list to see each step complete) – Compensate for lost time – Be prepared to use spare time (book or project to do while waiting for an appt.)

Everyone has 24 hours each day. To accomplish all the tasks that become a part of a busy schedule means managing yourself first. Then you can use your time to pursue your priorities.