1. 1 Time Management Adjustment in your attitude and behaviors toward meeting daily demands, thereby decreasing stress

2. 2 Time Wasters Attitudinal Behavioral  Habits  Procrastination  Avoidance  Perfectionism  Unassertiveness  Work addiction

3. 3 Why People Procrastinate Easy vs. complex tasks Likeable vs. distasteful tasks Routine vs. new tasks (instant gratification)

4. 4 Situational Time Wasters Paperwork Reading material Telephone calls Inefficient meetings

5. 5 Effective Meetings Prior to the Meeting Prepare agenda  date, time, place  what to bring  topics for discussion

6. 6 Effective and Efficient Meetings During the Meeting  Keep to time limits  Deal with tardiness  Keep minutes  Goals visible  Next meeting date/time After the Meeting  Distribute minutes  Distribute meeting summary

7. 7 Time Management Strategies Plan and set goals Develop action steps Write to-do lists Delegate Determine peak energy periods Find hidden time Improve decision-making skills

8. 8 Goal Setting Smart Goals Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timed

9. 9 Goal Setting and Action Step Planning Goal Timeline 1. ____________________By: __________ Action Step: a. ________________ by: _______ b. ________________ by: _______ 2. ____________________ By: ___________ Action Step: a. __________________ by: ________ b. __________________ by: ________

10. 10 Delegation Considerations Delegator  Letting go  Empowerment Delegatee  Ability (e.g., skill)  Willingness Situation  Time constraints

11. 11 Steps for Successful Delegation Determine ability and willingness of delegatees Clarify the goal Define responsibilities and level of authority Provide training Break big tasks into smaller ones Compliment delegatee after each task Coach, don’t lead Require completed work

12. 12 Decision-Making Why People Get Stuck Fear of Unknown Fear of Conflict Lack of Knowledge Poor decision-making skills

13. 13 Effective Decision-Making Identify problem Write down the goal Consider all possible solutions Evaluate each solution Consider advantages and disadvantages of each Choose solution that best meets the goal Carry out decision Monitor