class 6 (jan 29th)

Question 1

time management strategies

Answer 1

-realistic goal settings and plan development
-setting priorities
-being organized
-using time tools/worklists
-devising a personal time management system
-dealing effectively with information

Question 2

factors that cause poor time management

Answer 2

-doing too much
-inability to say “no”
-procrastination
-complaining rather than acting
-perfectionism
-disorganization
-interruptions
-information overload

Question 3

lack of time causes

Answer 3

-increased errors
-the omission of important tasks
-feelings of stress and frustration

Question 4

3 basic steps in time management

Answer 4

1. taking time to plan and establish goals
2. priority setting and procrastination
   3.reprioritize based on remaining tasks and new information that has been recieved

Question 5

categories of prioritization

Answer 5

1. dont do
2. do laters
3. do now

Question 6

making lists

Answer 6

-planning tools that must be flexible
-re-examine items that remain on the list to see if they’re necessary or too large
-only put items on the dailt list that can be reasonably accomlished in a day

Question 7

crisis management

Answer 7

-time management should be proactive not crisis driven
-allowing time to plan at the beginning of the day will help reduce the need for crisis management