Time management is not a revolutionary process. It is one of constant study,
improvement and modification. To help you get started, we have included material from
many sources.
It is important to find out what works for you, that you schedule a weekly planning
meeting with yourself, as well as a daily early morning 10 to 15-minute planning
meeting with your staff. Be open to feedback from your staff. Encourage reporting from
staff to you and insist upon staff protecting you from interruptions.
Computerization helps offices be more efficient. An office can save a lot of time with
effective computer systems, such as:
1. A good database system
2. A good word processing system
3. A good illustration system
4. A good time management and scheduling system
5. A new business system
6. A commission tracking system
7. An accounting system
Refer to Section 3 on “Facilities and Equipment” for many details on computer
systems.
For further information or study on time management, you may wish to review the
following:
Time Management Systems
Day-Timers, Inc.
1 Willow Lane
East Texas, PA 18046
(215)398-1151
Executive Scan-Card Systems
814 W. Third Ave., Dept. 931
Columbus, OH 43212
800/848-2618 (U.S. and Canada)
Reference Books
1. The Time Stretcher — MDRT
2. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen R. Covey
3. How To Get Control of Your Time and Your Life — Alan Lakein
4. All Alec Mackenzie’s books on time management
5. One Minute Manager — Ken Blanchard
6. The Effective Executive — Peter Drucker
