Time management Presented by Sunil Devadiga

Opening: Give Evidence... Introductory Tape

The Clock and the Compass Clock – Commitments, appointments, schedules, goals, activities Compass – vision, values, principles, mission, conscience, direction

Generations of Time Management study First generation – “reminders”. “Go with the flow”, but try to keep track of things. (simple notes and checklist) Second generation – “planning and preparation” (calendars and appointment books) Third generation – “Planning, prioritizing, and controlling” (organizers, planners)

Urgency Addition I Crises Pressing Problems Deadline driven projects II Preparation Prevention Values Clarification Relationship, building True Recreation Empowerment III Interruptions, phone calls Some mails or reports Some meetings Many proximate, pressing matters Popular activities IV Trivial busywork Some phone calls Time wasters “Escape” activities Excessive TV UrgentNot Urgent Not important Important

A million dollar question! How do we find time for enhancing our ‘SQ’ or spiritual intelligence?

When 24 hours are not enough, with so much to do. We are all racing with time. We are living in a competitive world.

A demonstration The Big Rocks first

Lets fill in the same ingredients in reverse order…

WHAT ARE THE BIG ROCKS ?

Our opinions are product of our paradigms and perceptions conditioning environment upbringing society persons whom we associate with, etc.

Vedas point out human life is meant for athäto brahma jijïäsä SELF REALIZATION or GOD REALIZATION

Prahalad Maharaj in Srimad Bhagvatam instructs One who is sufficiently intelligent should use the human form of body from the very beginning of his life to practice the activities of devotional service. The human body is most rarely achieved and although temporary like other bodies, it is meaningful because in human life one can perform devotional service.

Statements Mission Statement Vision statement

My Mission Statement Simple living and high thinking are the tools required to live a healthy and god centered existence. I am striving for such a balanced life with my family and friends. In my professional life, I make a constant effort to provide a high level of accountability and help the company meet its commitments by providing enthusiasm, integrity, creativity, and dedication. Spiritual knowledge has provided me an impetus to educate my family, my friends and the community at large the importance of nourishing the soul in order to live a happy life.

Balance and Synergy Among the 4 needs

Stakeholders (Roles)

Questions