Chapter 23. Beat the clock
There's no mystery to managing your time. It takes discipline, concentration, and commitment.
New managers may attend time-management seminars and purchase elaborate "efficiency systems" (which usually consist of blank diaries, log books, and daily calendars) under the mistaken impression that they need to load up on fancy tools to succeed.
In fact, all you need is a strong dose of will.
Managing your time requires that you identify your sloppy work habits and fix them. By isolating the wasteful ways in which you plan and perform your job, you can find solutions that enable you to accomplish more in less time.
Rookie managers often struggle with time-management problems relating to procrastination. The new job overwhelms ...
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