The Three Rules of Time ManagementdocumentThe Three Rules of Time Management<p>The first step in achieving better control of your time is to look at how you use time now. Keep a record of your daily activities and the time they take. Then look at each of the activities and ask yourself these questions.</p> <h4>Is It Necessary?</h4> <ul> <li>Has the task lost its usefulness over time?</li> <li>Is it important enough for the amount of time it's using?</li> </ul> <h4>Is It Appropriate?</h4> <ul> <li>Does it belong in my department?</li> <li>Is it appropriate to my skill level?</li> <li>Can it be delegated?</li> </ul> <h4>Is It Efficient?</h4> <ul> <li>Is there a better way to do it?</li> <li>If I take some time now to think of shortcuts and alternatives, will it save me time in the long run?</li> </ul> <h4>Three Ways to Make Better Use of Your Time</h4> <ol> <li>Discontinue low-priority tasks.</li> <li>Find someone else to take some of the workload.</li> <li>Be more efficient at what you do.</li> </ol> <p style="text-align: center">Parlay International &copy;2007<br /> Copyright &copy;: 2001 - 2008 COPE INC.<br /> All rights reserved.</p>1/en/resources/work/three_rules_time_management.xml