At the end of this module, you will be able to list a number of ways of using your time more efficiently and be able to handle questions and avoid interruptions.
No-one can tell you how to schedule your time in detail. Only you can do that. But there are many simple ideas and techniques to help get the most out of every day's work.
Here is a list of the ideas and techniques we will be looking at:
| 1) Increase your reading and writing skill | 8) Keep "chit chat" under control | |
| 2) Make good notes and keep them | 9) Do not be a fidget | |
| 3) Make up your mind first time | 10) Listen | |
| 4) Make weekly and daily plans | 11) Learn to type | |
| 5) Control that telephone | 12) Use a diary | |
| 6) Make dates specific | 13) Develop a Hold-Over System | |
| 7) Give advance notice of meetings | 14) Use a reminder system | |
| 15) Don't waste the time of others! | ||