1. “What, of all things in the world, is the longest and the shortest, the swiftest and the slowest, the most divisible and the most extended, the most neglected and the most regretted, without which nothing can be done, which devours all that is little and enlivens all that is great?”

2. “Time.” Voltaire

3. Time: An Important Resource  We all have an equal amount of time  Time is free  Time is valuable  Time’s use describes who we are  Time is used differently  We all need to manage our time

4.  Increased productivity  Increased organization  Enhanced self-esteem  Reduced stress and frustration Time Management …controlling events in order to accomplish our priorities

5.  A mental or emotional feeling of pressure or tension

6.  Set objectives  Avoid procrastination  Delegate activities to others  Provide opportunities for closure  Recognize your own work style  Use “free” time  Standardize tasks  Determine the benefits of the activity  Communicate effectively  Have a purpose for meetings and calls  Organize your work area  Combine tasks  Build in planning time  Identify time wasters Techniques

7. Step 1: Identify Objectives Step 2: Prepare a weekly master list Step 4: Prioritize daily activities Step 5: Schedule daily activities Step 6: Implement time-management plan Step 7: Review & update plan daily Step 3: Prepare a daily “To Do” list

8.  DO ◦ Plan ◦ Focuson activities with long-term payoffs ◦ Complete the most important work first ◦ Tackle one task at a time ◦ Write down questions you have ahead of time, then plan a short meeting to obtain answers  DON’Ts ◦ Procrastinate ◦ Spend your prime time cleaning your desk area or chatting with associates ◦ Get stuck on minor details to the extent it jeopardizes the bigger picture