What are the most effective ways to manage your time at work?

So basic and yet so often forgotten. I'd say this is 101 of target / goal settings. And i'd highlight also regular review, as your ambitions could evolve or environment could change dramatically if you set only long term targets (like >1 year). Otherwise you can end up with a situation when some goals will loose any connection with reality and it may end up with low belief and motivation.

Effective time management is crucial for productivity, achieving goals, and maintaining work-life balance. To achieve this, set clear goals, use time management techniques, create a daily schedule, limit distractions, prioritize tasks, break down larger tasks into manageable steps, use productivity tools, practice time management strategies, take regular breaks, and regularly reflect on your time management practices. By implementing these strategies, you can optimize productivity, focus on high-priority tasks, and achieve a better work-life balance.

As I navigate the dynamic work landscape, time management is key. Prioritizing tasks, setting tangible goals, and embracing focused work periods have been game-changers. Balancing this with mindful breaks fuels productivity.

Najgorsze co możemy zrobić to wrzucenie wszystkich zadań do jednego worka. To prowadzi to robienia wszystkiego (i jednocześnie niczego). Zadania, którymi się zajmujemy, powinny być dobrze rozplanowane i przez nas zrozumiane. Prócz wdróżenia metodyki SMART mamy także podzielić zadania na ważne/priorytetowe/do oddelegowania. To pozwoli na szybką selekcję :)

Just start with keeping note of how you are spending your current working hours. At the end of the first week, evaluate where you could have done better. This will automatically make you better at time management and planning your day. Also, blocking calendar time slots, even for small tasks, helps in better planning.

The most old school and easy way is the best way for this - writing down all the tasks you need to do today on a piece of paper !! You can use those smart apps, sure (I use basecamp) but first and foremost I write those tasks down and again break them in 3 sections - what I need to do - what I need to delegate - what is redundant/ not so urgent It also helps me to plan and monitor the tasks of my team and ensuring that there is an even distribution of tasks between them. Before leaving I check my list, update my app, and voila ! I get a gist of the whole day. Repeating this everyday also gives you a analytical point of view as to why certain tasks are not getting done or getting done perfectly

Nigdy nie rozumiałem, jak można zaczynać dzień bez planu. Od dawna każdy wieczór poświęcam na zaplanowanie kolejnego dnia (zgodne z naszkicowanym planem tygodnia). To pozwala na "nieskakanie po tematach". Warto mieć stały plan dnia, który przewiduje: - co robimy rano, - kiedy odpoczywamy, - kiedy kończymy pracę, - jakie działania podejmujemy przed zakończenie pracy.

When advising numerous business owners, I noticed a common trait among the successful ones: they delegated and outsourced tasks outside their expertise. Being exceptional at everything is impractical. Recognize your strengths, delegate the rest, and watch your efficiency soar. Spend time on what you excel in; outsource the rest to save valuable time.

Nie musimy wszystkiego robić sami. Wiele osób jest w stanie zrobić nasze zadania dużo lepiej. To pozwala na osiąganie naszych celów dużo efektywniej. Nie bójmy się oddawać zadań.

Nie jestem fanem pomodoro. Uważam, że dużo lepszym pomysłem jest praca w blokach czasowych. Przykład: 8-10: Praca kreatywna i najważniejsze zadania (deep work!) 10-11: Przerwa 11-14: Spotkania i ważne zadania 14-15: Przerwa 15-17: Pozostałe zadania

Produktywność w dużym stopniu polega na usprawnianiu. Świetnym sposobem jest mierzenie swojego czasu pracy. To pozwala na zauważenie zachowań, których nie widzimy (np. przeglądanie maila między zadaniami). Warto w tym przypadku wdrożyć narzędzie typu RIZE.

In BD, it's crucial to allocate your time to tasks that carry energy. Just because something is on your to-do list doesn't necessarily mean it requires immediate attention. My approach involves breaking down my to-do list by priority and using color codes for calendar events to add a sense of enjoyment: Breaks/Lunch are marked in red, Email catch-up in purple, Money-generating proposals or projects in green, and preparatory tasks in yellow. Over time, this method reveals visual patterns of how much emphasis is placed on urgent, revenue-generating tasks.