Time Management for Juvenile Product Retailers
Making The Clock Work For You
"There just isn't enough time." By efficiently managing the hours in the day, we can produce more in less time. We can waste three to fours hours per day!
Planning
Preparing ahead of time is critical to your success at work; your most important task.
Set Your Goals
Set specific goals; you're more likely to move closer to them if you set firm objectives.
Prioritize
Some tasks aren't as important as others.
Write It Down
Successful people make lists. A to-do list each day is essential; so are weekly, monthly and even yearly lists.
Establish a System
Choose a time management plan that is right for you.
Organize
Don't lose time looking for lost memos.
Analyze Your Career
What habits are not increasing efficiency?
Beware of Time Wasters
Various time wasters are inevitable every workday.
Waiting
Make sure you always carry something you can work on.
The Top 10 Time Eaters
- Crisis management, shifting priorities
- Telephone interruptions
- Lack of objectives, priorities, planning
- Attempting too much
- Drop-in visitors and sales representatives
- Ineffective delegation
- Personal disorganization
- Lack of self-discipline
- Inability to say no
- Procrastination
Don't Just Be a Goal Setter - Be a Goal Getter!
- Write down your goals on paper
- Make your goals specific
- Have your goals stated positively
- Be certain your goals are well rounded and offer balance
- Attach time frames to your goals
- Keep track of your goals
- Don't limit your goals to the practical and realistic