Last month, we conducted a fun online poll – “What are your biggest time wasters at work?” we asked. And the top two answers were (drum roll please) …
#1 – Other people
#2 – E-mail
For the rest of the results, click on the poll box to the right.
So, do you agree? What are you doing to overcome these obstacles and manage your time better?
If you’re a leader, then you know you are busy, no one has to tell you! You have a multitude of responsibilities that keep your schedule overflowing. From dealing with the day-to-day issues to participating in long-term initiatives; from putting out smoldering fires to responding to the never-ending stream of e-mail in your in-basket; you are tasked with juggling numerous projects and meeting a myriad of deadlines! No one has to tell you that your schedule is demanding, you already know that you are being asked to do more with less: provide better customer service, greater productivity and stronger leadership, all while your time and resources dwindle. No one has to remind you of how much you’re trying to juggle; what you really want are practical, positive and effective strategies to cope with your escalating workload. And I can help! Continue reading
If you’re a leader, then you have a multitude of responsibilities that keep your schedule overflowing. Dealing with day-to-day issues, addressing long-term initiatives, putting out fires, responding to email, juggling numerous projects, meeting a myriad of deadlines – you’re constantly being asked to do more with less – provide better customer service, greater productivity and stronger leadership, all while your time and resources dwindle. Boy, it’s enough to make you lose your breath (and sometimes your sanity!)
What obstacles do YOU face when it prioritizing your responsibilities and managing your time? Tell me about your most difficult challenge at www.AskMerge.com, and I’ll do my best to answer as many questions as I can during my live Audio Conference coming up on Wednesday February 16.
While you’re at www.AskMerge.com, be sure to participate in our fun poll: what’s your biggest time waster at work? (Click on the link on the bottom left of the screen)
You don’t need me to tell you that you’re busy!
If you’re a leader, then you have a multitude of responsibilities that keep your schedule overflowing. From dealing with the day-to-day issues to participating in long-term initiatives; from putting out smoldering fires to responding to the never-ending stream of e-mail in your in-basket; you are tasked with juggling numerous projects and meeting a myriad of deadlines!
You don’t need me to tell you that your schedule is demanding, you already know that you are being asked to do more with less: provide better customer service, greater productivity and stronger leadership, all while your time and resources dwindle.
You don’t need me to remind you of how much you’re trying to juggle. You already know. But … wouldn’t it be fun to find out whether your biggest time waster at work is the same as everyone else’s? Participate in our fun (and highly unscientific) poll and you’ll find out! Click on the polling box below.
