Time Management Tip - Use your waiting time

Posted by Ian McKenzie
Written on June 25, 2008

Inevitably, you will find there are times when you have to wait: holding on the telephone, getting in to see the doctor or waiting for meetings to start. Take advantage of these times. Make or review lists, review your schedule, open and sort mail, respond to an e-mail, catch up on some reference reading, etc. Making use of this otherwise down-time can free up blocks of time elsewhere in your schedule.

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    You can even be productive during layovers. I find that making a to-do list and carrying around a laptop is a great way to stay on top of things if I have a few extra minutes. If I’m already traveling, I’ll review presentations, return emails, research a little bit more about where I’m going, etc.

    Comment by Lauren Elder on June 25, 2008 @ 9:00 am

    I’ve found my BlackBerry to be invaluable for getting things done during the waiting times.

    Comment by Ian McKenzie on June 25, 2008 @ 10:48 am

    But remember to keep the details required for your current call to hand. How often have you got to ‘the real person’ only to discover that you closed the document/screen etc containing the required details during your internet travels?

    Comment by Sara on June 26, 2008 @ 12:18 am

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