More Tips on Time Management

Emails

- look at them in blocks of time, preferably twice a day

- turn-off auto signal to inform you that you have an e-mail

- have a conversation on the phone or face-to-face instead of using e-mail

Meetings

- have stand-up meetings

- reduce all meetings to maximum of 1 hour

- have an agenda

- excuse yourself from meetings whenever possible

Saying No

- learn to say no to unreasonable request

- don't take on a new project unless it fits clearly with your goals

Plan your day

- plan your day tomorrow.... and every day after

Take breaks

- to assist your focus: 25 min of concentrated effort, followed by a 5-minute break