This document discusses strategies for student leaders to effectively manage their time and motivate others during the pandemic. It identifies common myths about time management and explains the benefits of proper time management, such as increased productivity and reduced stress. The document provides tips for good time management, including setting goals, creating schedules, and making to-do lists. It also outlines techniques to motivate other students, such as delegating tasks, providing praise and criticism, and maintaining enthusiasm. Overall, the document offers guidance to help student leaders prioritize their commitments and lead effectively remotely.

1. QUIPPER SEMFOR: REVITALIZING STUDENT LEADERSHIP IN THE TIMES OF
PANDEMIC
by Carl Dominic E. Gascon

2. How can a student
leader strive for
EXCELENCE?

6. Study Work Family Friends
Church &
Community Social Activities

7. Course: BS in Clubs
and Organizations

9. Balance
between all
Student
commitments

10. Time & Motivation

11. The MYTHS in Time
Management

12. • Time management is nothing but common
sense. I do well in school, so I must be
managing my time effectively.
• It takes all the fun out of life!!!
• Time management? I work better under
pressure.
• No matter what I do, I won’t have enough
time!

14. The TRUTH in Time
Management

15. Increases productivity
Reduces stress
Improves self-esteem
Helps achieve balance in life
Increases self-confidence
Helps you reach your goals!

17. Never Seldom Sometimes Often Always
How often do you plan in an effort to keep life
from running out of control? 1 2 3 4 5
Do you put daily plans on paper?
1 2 3 4 5
Do you allow flexibility in your plans?
1 2 3 4 5
How often do you accomplish all you plan for
a given day? 1 2 3 4 5
How often do you plan time for what matters
most to you? 1 2 3 4 5
How often is your daily plan destroyed by
urgent interruptions? 5 4 3 2 1

18. • 6-10 : Terrible Planner
• 11-15 : Below Average Planner
• 16-20 : Average Planner
• 21-25 : Above-Average Planner
• 26-30 : Excellent Planner (a
candidate for burnout?)

19. Time Survey

20. 5 STEPS TO
SUCCESSFUL TIME
MANAGEMENT

21. Set specific
Academic and
Personal Goals

22. Create a term
calendar,
recording major
events

23. Create a weekly
schedule of your
classes, labs, drill,
meetings, etc.

24. Decide on
specific times
to work on each
course, project
or assignment

25. Make a to-do list
for each day the
night before or
during breakfast

26. TIME WASTERS
VS
TIME SAVERS

28. TIME
WASTERS

29. Time wasters,
WASTE TIME
Time wasters slow progress in
improving time management

30. Lack of Planning,
Prioritizing, and Focus
PROCRASTINATION

32. Lack of Planning,
Prioritizing, and Focus
PROCRASTINATION

34. LACK OF
DELEGATIONS
INTERRUPTIONS
MEETINGS w/o Purpose

35. •Fire Fighting
•Social Media
•Not saying NO

36. Untidiness
No “Me-time”
No Analysis

37. Time Expectations
Micromanagement
Lacking priorities

39. TIME WASTERS
VS
TIME SAVERS

40. TIME
SAVERS

41. Maintain and use
accurate calendars
Setting of Deadline Getting rid of unnecessary
Work on one task at a time
Delegation
Use Checklist

42. Purposeful Meetings
Importance of Time
Prioritize
Reflection
Know when to stop
a task

43. Time & Motivation

44. 7 TECHNIQUES
FOR MOTIVATING
OTHERS

45. •Delegate
Effectively
•Assign
incremental Tasks
•Treat members
equally
•Use praise and
criticisms
•Generate
enthusiasm
•Promote integrity
•Maintain your
humor

46. 7 TECHNIQUES
FOR MOTIVATING
STUDENT LEADERS

47. Give each individual a specific responsibility.
Give each member a title (if possible) to
demonstrate what their role in the group is and
what tasks they will most likely perform.
Encourage ideas from members and use them.
Fully explain programs and tasks so all
members will be clear on the groundwork and
what is expected.

48. Be enthusiastic about each program.
If you enjoy it others will want to be
involved.
Act in a way that reflects
commitment to the organization and
concern for each member.
Be fair and treat everyone equally.

49. CARING
AS A
LEADER

53. QUIPPER SEMFOR: REVITALIZING STUDENT LEADERSHIP IN THE TIMES OF
PANDEMIC
by Carl Dominic E. Gascon