Time Management Skills Blog
Chris Farmer's Leadership and Management Training Blog
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Time Management Skills Blogs
Time management depends on the P-LIST skills.
- Purposefulness
- Planning
- Prioritisation
- Preparation
- Prediction
- Prevention of avoidable error
- Personal initiative
- Powerful psychology and
- Physical energy
Time management is important because you cannot do everything at the same time. Therefore, you must prioritise your work.
Many people don’t prioritise. They do things in an order that is governed by chance or by their mood /emotions.
Instead of that, you need to do things in an order governed by; Deadline pressure or Value, or Logical sequencing.
Time management means learning how to do the right things in the right order, and delegating other things to the right person, in the right way.
Since everyone has the same number of hours in each day, how come some people are far more productive that others? It is not luck. It is system.
Good time managers are operating according to better systems. You would benefit greatly if you applied the same systems to yourself.
The system of time management depends on the P-LIST skills. Purposefulness. Problem Prediction. Problem solving. Planning. Prioritisation. Preparation. Prevention of avoidable error. Personal initiative and Powerful psychology and Physical energy.
Time Management Skills Blogs
Good Time Management is Stress Management
14 January 2025
Discover proven time management tips to reduce work stress, prioritise tasks and defeat procrastination so you work smarter, meet deadlines and feel calm daily.
Continue Reading >What is the Action Priority Matrix?
5 January 2023
Learn how the Action Priority Matrix ranks tasks by impact and effort to secure quick wins, advance major projects, delegate chores and sharpen time management.
Continue Reading >What is the Pomodoro Technique?
26 April 2022
Learn how the Pomodoro Technique uses 25-minute work cycles and five-minute breaks to lift focus, cut mistakes and boost work efficiency all day no burnout.
Continue Reading >Time Management Apps to Enhance Productivity
23 November 2021
Download our free time management apps to prioritise tasks, set SMART goals and make confident decisions. Work smarter, cut stress and improve productivity.
Continue Reading >What is Time Blocking and Protected Time?
14 September 2021
Time blocking and protected time let you plan fixed focus blocks, cut distractions and finish projects faster. Learn how to set them up for productivity gains.
Continue Reading >What is Wrong With Multitasking?
17 August 2021
Learn why multitasking drains mental energy, lowers focus and slashes productivity. Discover how single task time management boosts work quality and efficiency.
Continue Reading >How to Stop Procrastinating
24 January 2020
Learn how to stop procrastinating with a quick 3-step pain-pleasure plan that builds momentum, boosts time management and turns delayed tasks into done ones.
Continue Reading >How to be More Efficient and Effective.
4 December 2018
Learn practical time management steps to boost work efficiency: goal setting, task priority, smart sequencing, good-enough action, delegation and balanced rest.
Continue Reading >Why are Some Meetings a Waste of Time?
15 May 2018
Stop wasting hours in pointless calls. Learn simple, proven steps for effective meetings: clear purpose, right people, tight agenda, strong chair and cost
Continue Reading >How Do you Judge What is "Important"?
3 May 2018
Learn how to prioritise tasks, balance personal and organisational goals, and use long term thinking to avoid short term traps in time management decisions.
Continue Reading >The 80/20 Rule - Pareto Principle - Explained
30 April 2018
Learn how the 80/20 rule helps you spot the few tasks that drive most results, cut busywork, and boost work efficiency, time management and business productity.
Continue Reading >How to Prioritise Tasks Effectively
25 April 2018
Learn how to prioritise tasks with a clear value-deadline matrix and logical sequence tips. Cut busy work, boost time management and stay in Q2 productive flow.
Continue Reading >Managing Stress
25 July 2017
Learn how time management and healthy habits reduce stress, control workload and build a positive mindset. Gain focus and delegate tasks with smart planning.
Continue Reading >Don't Leave It to the Last Minute
6 November 2015
Stop last-minute panic with smart time management. Early preparation, clear goals and self-discipline boost quality, cut stress and help you hit each deadline.
Continue Reading >Time Management Skills: Planning Ahead
9 December 2014
Learn how planning ahead sharpens time management, sets clear goals and guides action with seven simple questions so you achieve more and save time every day.
Continue Reading >How to Plan your Time Effectively
29 December 2013
Learn time management: plan ahead, focus on top goals, set priorities, delegate tasks and keep a tidy workspace to boost productivity and control your day.
Continue Reading >How can I Better Delegate
4 July 2013
Learn effective delegation with six clear rules: choose tasks wisely, brief with precise words, agree feedback, match skills, note limits and set a deadline.
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