Put first things first

1. Time management: organize and execute around priorities
   1. A misnomer: the point is really to manage ourselves rather than time
      1. Maintaining P/PC balance
      2. Expectation and satisfaction are within Circle of Influence
   2. Focus on the things that are important but not urgent, for they require proactivity; this is being opportunity-minded (Quadrant II of the Eisenhower matrix)
      1. Quadrants I and III work on you
      2. Building relationships instead of focusing on time and methods
2. Learn to say no
3. Management follows leadership
4. The Quadrant II Tool
   1. Coherence
      1. Personal mission statement
      2. Short and long term goals for roles
   2. Balance
      1. Identify roles to prioritize important areas (e.g. health, family, professional preparation, personal development)
   3. Quadrant II focus
      1. Organize on a weekly basis
      2. Schedule your priorities, not prioritize what’s on your schedule
   4. People dimension
      1. Effectiveness in dealing with people
      2. Facilitate implementation rather than create guilt when a schedule is not followed
   5. Flexibility
      1. The planning tool should be your servant, not your master
      2. Tailored to style, needs, and ways
   6. Portability
5. Stewardship delegation gives the other person a feeling of ownership
   1. Desired results
   2. Guidelines: what not to do
   3. Resources
   4. Accountability
   5. Consequences

references

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People