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The Importance Of Scheduling For Time Management

By Exforsys | on July 21, 2006 |
Time Management

The Importance Of Scheduling For Time Management

Once you have set goals to achieve something, you will need to begin properly managing your time in order to work towards these goals. After you have created a To-Do list, you will next need to create a schedule which will allow you to complete all the important tasks within a given period of time.

No matter who you are, you will only have a certain amount of time do get something done. Setting up a schedule will allow you to develop a systematic time frame which will allow you to complete the project on time.

While most people are familiar with the concept of schedules, I’am going to show you powerful methods you can use to make sure the schedule is designed efficiently. In addition to this, it is important for you to make sure you follow whatever is on the schedule. The use of a schedule is important for time management because it can allow you to know what you can do in a certain period of time, use the time you have wisely, give you enough time to complete the most important things, and reserve time to deal with unexpected situations. In addition to these things, it will also keep you from taking on more than you can handle.

There are large number of devices available on the market that can allow you to schedule important tasks. The one that you choose will be based on your taste, budget, or style. Some people purchase organizers, while others use PDAs or software. No matter which device you choose, the goal should always be the same. Your goal should be to create a schedule which will allow you to complete tasks within a given time frame. The device that you choose should easily allow you to create a schedule. In addition to obtaining a device that can allow you to create a schedule, it is also important to know when a schedule should be created.

Generally, a schedule should be produced at the start of each week or month. The time that you choose should be dependent on your tasks and the deadlines you have for completing them. To set aside a time, you will first want to decide when you want to begin working on a project. Once you have decided which times you want to work on the task, you will next need to decide which tasks are the most important. Typically, these will be the things you are judged on. This will require you to compare your schedule with your To-Do list. You will often find that your schedule and To-Do list will work together. It is difficult to have one without the other.

You will next want to develop a estimated completion time for each task. The estimated time that you list should be based on experience. If you have done a project before, it is likely you have a good estimate of the time it took you to complete it. No matter how much time you choose, you should always estimate that it will take longer than expected. The reason for this is that you may run into interruptions or unexpected situations which can slow you down. This is information is supported with facts that are based on mathematics. Studies show that the typical supervisor will not have more than six minutes in which they will have to deal with an interruption.

It is fairly easy to determine when you will be interrupted. When you estimate this into your completion time, it can allow you to alter your schedule in a way which will allow you to complete assignments within the deadline. Another thing you will want to reserve is called discretionary time. This is the time you will spend working on tasks which you consider to be priorities. Generally, after you have reserved time for other things on your schedule, you will have little time left over for discretionary time. This is where delegating tasks to others will become important.



Scheduling is an important tool for time management. When you do it correctly, you will maximize your time and decrease the amount of stress you have. You can’t get rid of all the stress you will experience, and a good amount of stress can help you to efficiently complete the task within the deadline.

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