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What is Effective Time Management?

Guest post by: David Liddell

Article Overview: If it's true that the average American is busy, what about the average CEO, or owner of a corporation? It can feel as if he or she is being pulled into a hundred different conference rooms at once. The way we handle these things is through effective time management.

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What is Effective Time Management?

The average American leads an extremely busy, stressful and work-laden lifestyle. Because we are so much in demand, we have to cut corners, we have to take short cuts and we have to juggle all of these different balls at one time. If it's true that the average American is busy, what about the average CEO, or owner of a corporation? It can feel as if he or she is being pulled into a hundred different conference rooms at once. The way we handle these things is through effective time management. This is using different methods and tactics to be more efficient and productive. For example, multi-tasking is one way to create time management.

There are a few simple rules of time management, and one of the most important ones is multitasking. If you have to tell three different people the same thing – get them together and say it once. If you have to visit one floor of your building to check in on reports, check all the reports that need to be checked on that floor. Another important rule of time management is outsourcing. If someone else can do it, let them. This will free you up to focus on more important things. Outsourcing is one definite way to effectively manage your time. There are many more ways to manage your time, but these are some of the most important. Effective time management is like putting your schedule through the trash compactor. Eliminate the garbage, and condense all the other important things into a shorter amount of time. Not only does this make you more efficient, but it creates time for the more enjoyable things – your family, your hobbies and interests. That sounds pretty good, right?

Effective time management is important for employees and team members to learn as well, because simply put, effective management means more production and more profit. When team members are better skilled at being efficient with their work, working smarter and condensing their projects, they will also be happier and will work better. Within a company, this kind of management is imperative. It is a sure route to success when project times are shortened, more money is made and clients are happier. For the company to be more productive, efficient and successful, time management is the best friend of owners, senior managers and other people who are in charge of running the company.





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About the Author: David Liddell
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David Liddell, president and founder of SKYE Business Solutions, is an insightful and

trusted advisor to organizations interested in improving their performance and results.

Based on more than 20 years of experience in organizational and business

development, he objectively evaluates organizations and their employees to identify

opportunities for increased efficiencies and productivity. Recognizing that employees

play a key role in a company's performance, David utilizes his analysis to create

customized employee training and development solutions designed to enhance

employee performance, leadership skills, team building, strategy planning and

organizational development. 

He is widely respected for his skills as an expert problem solver, trainer, speaker,

facilitator and coach. As a certified 360 Solutions training partner and Profiles

International strategic business partner, he brings proven expertise to his creation of

customized employee development solutions.

Areas of Expertise

David has assisted numerous companies in improving employee and organizational performance. Using

a blended approach (assessments, training, coaching, strategic planning, and consulting), following is a

sample of results achieved:

  • Improved core leadership strength and alignment
  • Increased sales performance / business growth
  • Maximized production throughput and workforce productivity
  • Enhance organizational culture to foster a high performance mind-set (employee engagement)
  • Elevated trust / improved communication and collaboration
  • Ensured successful formation and execution on strategic objectives and goals

Background and Credentials

Prior to founding SKYE Business Solutions, David honed his skills in organizational and business

development, sales and marketing, business growth, and employee retention, training and coaching

through his work in the manufacturing, technology distribution, computer software, and information

technology consulting industries.

David holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Concordia University and is active in numerous

community and professionals organizations.

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