Thursday, February 4, 2010

Set your time boundaries

Effective time management is about taking control of your time. You can teach people how to treat you. Once you demonstrate respect and boundaries for your own time, your co-workers, clients, etc. will follow suit.

When you're busy and you can't just stop for that phone call or drop by visitor, speak up immediately: "Glad you called, but I'm working on a commitment. Can I get back to you at [specific time]?"

Don't expect the person calling or dropping in to read your mind. Say something if you can't talk right now, and follow up with the visitor later.

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