This document discusses time management techniques and principles. It defines time management and identifies key concepts like planning, prioritization and goal setting. It emphasizes the importance of having an effective time management process to improve productivity and lower stress. Some tips discussed include using time logs to analyze time usage, scheduling quality time without interruptions, and controlling documents, workspace and phone to minimize distractions.

1. Time Management

4. Introduction

7. Introduction What is Time Management? Time as a Commodity Essential Habits Types of Time Over & Under Estimation of Time

14. Time Management Principles

15. Time Management Principles Time Management Principles Spent Time Matrix Quadrant 2 Time-Based Management

17. Spent Time Matrix Q1 Q3 Q2 Q4 Crises Deadlines Prevention Relationship Building Planning Recreation Interruptions Some Meetings Popular Activities Pleasant Activities Busy Work Time Wasters Trivia Urgent Not Urgent Important Not Important

31. Productive Work

32. Productive Work Busy V’s Productive Indecision & Delay Overwork Urgency V Importance Prioritization

41. Prioritization Grid Importance Urgency Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4

43. Crisis Management

44. Crisis Management Proactive V Reactive Why Crises Occur Anticipating & Preventing Crises

49. Planning

50. Planning What is a Plan? Information & Planning Time Management Systems Goals & Time Spans Cascading The Daily Plan

63. Tips & Techniques

64. Tips & Techniques Time Logs Quality Time Managing Documents Managing Interruptions Managing Workspace Managing your Phone

72. Summary