Working effectively and time management

Time is a measure of a space or period in time. The indices used are the Clock, (seconds, minutes and hours) the calendar-day, weeks. month and year Time existed before us and will continue.

Time lost in unproductive activities cannot be regained. Time  needs to be managed.  This is a process of organising and planning how to divide your time between  different activities. Manage the 24hrs in a day  makes you work smarter and not harder and get more done in less time.

About time . 

Time is precious.

Time is precious so use it wisely.
Time lost can never be recovered.
There is a time and season for everything under the sun.
Plan your time and do not be lazy.
Learn to discern the times and seasons.
Learn that God’s time is the best time.
He is never late, he is there all the time.
The way you spend your time and money are direct reflections of your values.

Get organised and work better

  1. Minimize interruptions and distractions. Remove the distraction that you have time over.S with of Mobile phone to voice mail
  2. Learn to say no. To  some requests.
  3. Get Organised. People lose a great deal of time to disorganization. Organising yourself  and keep on top of tasks has a major impact on your success, and it can have a knock-on effect on your team members . Organise and declutter your work space. Have a to do list and set reasonable time frame

Embrace technology, colour coding, graphics , spreadsheets or any of the available task management apps. The mobile phone has things like making the most of the clock, alarm, calendar, and reminder functions,  and you can use the voice recorder to capture your ideas. At other times, a simple photograph may be the best way to gather the information you need.

If you are still traditional, use of notebooks, sticky paper notes. Wall or desk calendars filling system, organisational boards, paper diaries or anything that works for you.

Stay in control of your responsibilities.  meetings on time

Getting organised leads to increased productivity and improved performance. Good organization can also lead to better thinking, Decision making and problem solving  which relies on a clear head. Stress is reduced

Being successful at work also has a lot to do with how you’re seen by others. If you’re regularly late for meetings, careless with your responsibilities, and seem out of control in your role, your reputation – and your chances of career progression – are at risk.

If you are seen as a person who manages their workload well, and can be relied on to help to make your organization or team run more smoothly, your competence and value will be clear for everyone to see.

Organisational skills can be learned

To work effectively

  1. Be organised
  2. Manage your time.
  3. Organise your Communication. Keep all of your notes and ideas organized neatly in one place. This makes your communication better and make your communication more informative, timely and even influential.

Stay flexible, the unexpected can happen daily so make sure that your schedule gives you a little room for manoeuvre if you have to produce a last-minute report or there’s a crisis at home.

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