Time ManagementVignesh.S 2nd year M .Sc(visual communication)

Every Human on Earth has the Same Amount of Time ~

• 60 seconds in a minute,  • 60 minutes in an hour,  • 24 hours in a day,  • and 168 hours in a week.  • Time cannot be saved or stored.

It is not how much we have, but rather the way we use it.

What is Time ?

Yesterday is History

Tomorrow is a Mystery

But Today is a Gift

That’s Why They Call it

The Present

INTRODUCTION

Time Management is not a matter of what To Do [To Do List] only,But a matter of what Not To Do [Not to Do List] as well.

INTRODUCTION

• In order to understand time management, you must understand how you utilize your own time.

• Time Management is about prioritizing and planning.

• Please print the next slide and complete the time management assessment.

Time is ?

• A non renewable resource• Once it is gone, it is gone.• You will never see this moment

again.

“An inch of gold cannot buy an inch of time.” Chinese Proverb

Why Time Management is Important ?

Why Time Management is Important ?

Bad time management = STRESS

Why Time Management is Important ?

Most people waste about 2 hours a day.

Signs of Wasting Time

Time Missed appointments Messy desk and cluttered stuff

Can’t find thingsTired unable to concentrate

Time Wasters

Wasted time can’t be Recycled

”A man who dares to waste one hour of life has not discovered the value of life.“

Time Management

Time management has five main aspects:o Planning & Goal Setting o Managing Yourself o Dealing with Other People o Your Time o Getting Results o The first 4 all interconnect and interact to generate

the fifth - results

Purpose

Provide you with the skills and techniques to manage your time more effectively.

5 Rules for Successful Time Management

1. Don't create impossible situations.

2. Define and set priorities.

3. Stop procrastinating.

4. Get organized.

5. Plan.

Benefits of Time Management

Improves communication

More time to relax

Reduces stress

Improves efficiency

Time Management Tips

Eliminate low priority tasks or activities.

Find someone to help you with your workload.

Always think on paper.

“Time Wasters”Things that get in the way of your planning

Something (or someone) that keeps you from doing things which have more value and importance.

Time Wasters Influenced by Your Surroundings

Visitors / interruptions Phone calls Meetings Customer complaints Paperwork Computer problems

Tips to RememberWhen Managing Your Time

Establish goals and priorities Use a 'to do' list Prioritize your tasks Avoid procrastination Manage interruptions Celebrate your achievements

THANK YOU