7 Myths of Time Management

Myth One - Time can be managed

Tasks can be managed but not time.

Myth Two - Working longer or harder will get more done

Work efficiently. Working longer does not necessarily mean you will get more done. The key is efficiency and working intelligently to get the job done.

Myth Three - If you want something done right, do it yourself

We need to delegate tasks effectively. You cannot always do everything yourself, my delegating you can increase your efficiency whilst also developing other staff members.

Myth Four - We should take pride in working hard

We should take pride in working intelligently.

Myth Five - You should try to do the most in the least amount of time

Do things right. Rushing work just to get it done is not efficient, if you rush work you may make mistakes which will need to be rectified later on.

Myth Six - Do one thing at a time

Multitask, not all tasks can be started and completed at once. Working on different tasks can make your use of time for efficient.

Myth Seven - Get more done and you'll be happier

No, you will only get more done.

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