business or busyness

BUSINESS OR BUSYNESS?Managing Your Workload

HOW TO …

▪ take control of your workload▪using practical tips and techniques▪ for managing the multiple priorities▪ that compete for your time,

attention and energy

INTRODUCTIONS

▪ Your name▪ Your district/ISD/RESA▪ Your role▪ Your current grade for Managing Your

Workload (A, B, C, D, F)

WHY TAKE CONTROL?

If we don’t manage the workload, what happens?▪ Exhaustion▪ Poor quality of work▪ Neglect other areas of life

YOUR TIME, ATTENTION & ENERGY

Time

Attention Energy

WHAT TO MANAGE?

CareerTimeEnergyAttitudeRelationshipsAttentionBoss

TAKE CONTROL: 6 STEPS 1. Touch it once

TAKE CONTROL: 6 STEPS 1. Touch it once2. Make lists

TAKE CONTROL: 6 STEPS 1. Touch it once2. Make lists3. Estimate Time to Complete Your Most

Important Things

TAKE CONTROL: 6 STEPS 1. Touch it once2. Make lists3. Estimate Time to Complete Your 6 Most

Important Things4. Plan When

TAKE CONTROL: 6 STEPS 1. Touch it once2. Make lists3. Estimate Time to Complete Your 6 Most

Important Things4. Plan When5. Prioritize: Do the Most Important Things

First

PRIORITY MATRIX

TAKE CONTROL: 6 STEPS 1. Touch it once2. Make lists3. Estimate Time to Complete Your 6 Most

Important Things4. Plan When5. Prioritize: Do the Most Important Things

First6. Throw Things Away

AND …

• Don’t procrastinate• Learn to say no

LAST MINUTE REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE

“Could you give me some quick help with this report? It’s due at 5pm.”

DISCUSSION

TOOLS▪ OneNote (Outlook users)

▪ Google Keep

CARLY WIGGINScwiggins@kresa.org