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1. Managing Your
Communication Time
Are you juggling too many tasks?
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2. We can’t manage our time as we all
have the same number of hours in a
day. But what we can do is manage
ourselves within that time.
When we’re stressed due to feeling
overwhelmed by everything that
needs to be done, communication
with others can become challenging.
How well do you
manage your time?

3. Symptoms of communication problems include:
 Not listening
 Becoming abrupt with others
 Interrupting others
 Impatience
 Easily distracted
 Unable or forgetting to complete tasks
Symptoms

4. Here are three tips to assist you in
the workplace:

5. Prioritise
If you are clear as to what needs to be
completed then you will be more likely to
be able to complete the important tasks.
If you are a list writer you may feel
frustrated if your list is long and you have
hardly completed any items.
Look closely at your list.
Which items on the list are important and essential to your role or business?
Focus on them.
At times even though you may
have a prioritised list, an
emergency of some sort can occur.

6. Set Boundaries
Our life in the information technology
world has now meant that we are
accessible 24 hours per day and seven days
per week.
It is important to discipline ourselves and
make it clear to others when we will be
available.
This includes as simple a task as checking
emails. Check your emails at specific times
during the day … and only at those times.
How often do you check yours?

7. Set Boundaries
Clearly communicate to others when
you will be available.
Set time aside to work on certain items.
During that time, set your phone to go
directly to voice mail.
Limiting distractions will not only give
you more time to focus on your tasks
but also makes it easier for you to
complete your tasks.
Do you set boundaries?

8. Delegate When Possible
Delegating doesn’t mean that you
are shirking your responsibilities.
When considering tasks to delegate,
consider who may benefit by taking
on the responsibility.
Be available if needed and provide
guidance when necessary.
This is also another opportunity to
develop good communication skills
with colleagues.

9. Delegate When Possible
When delegating a task:
 Identify the task to delegate
 Identify the most suitable person
to take on the task
 Will it be a person who can do
the task without guidance?
 Will it be a person who would
benefit professionally by the
added responsibility?

10. You can begin to feel overwhelmed by
the number of tasks that you need to
complete during a day just to ensure
that the business continues smoothly.
By realising that some tasks can be
outsourced, you will find that you
have more time to work on the
important tasks in your business.
What can you delegate?
What if you work for yourself?

11. Manage yourself within the time
that you have to complete your
tasks and you may just find that
your communication with others
won’t be such a challenge.

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