Blog: Tried and Tested Time Management Tools to Stick to Your Schedule Written by Louis Gibbon Wednesday 20 November 2019 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Managing your time can sometimes feel like an uphill struggle, but these tools and tricks can give you a hand through the worst of it. The fifth and arguably the most important part of SMART target setting is time management. Managing your time effectively can create a positive cycle, where you start to accomplish more in a shorter period, helping you to focus your time productively. Although not a new idea, the beauty of a to-do list lies in its simplicity, providing a structured plan to work from, which can prove incredibly rewarding. It’s said that you can increase efficiency by 25% the day you start using this time-management technique, meaning this little change can lead to two extra hours of productive time in an eight-hour day. Want to learn more about successful employee engagement? Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Sign in with email Email remember me remember Forget? Please confirm that you want to switch off the "Sign in with email" remember me feature. Yes No Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. You have successfully registered As a CMI Friend, you now have access to whole range of CMI Friendship benefits. Please login to the left to confirm your registration and access the article. You might also like these posts on this topic: Topic: Workplace Culture Is middle management just a “thankless slog”? Data says young people see middle management as an overburdened and underpaid position – so what needs to change? Read article Article Topic: Employment Landscape How startups can scale and “change the world” Ian Gray and John Bessant share why growth requires privateers, a multiplayer mindset and a Tupperware approach to networking Read article Article Topic: “I felt I could never let myself do anything wrong, which isn’t healthy” Tegan Ryan CMgr MCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, on learning to delegate and build a better work-life balance Read article Article Topic: How CMI training helps me push for change and ‘manage up’ James Dunne-Bennett explains how he’s built relationships with the right people to help drive continuous improvement Read article Article Browse all posts Don’t miss out - get notified of new content Sign-up to become a Friend of CMI to recieve our free newsletter for a regular round-up of our latest insight and guidance. CMI members always see more. For the widest selection of content, including CPD tools and multimedia resources, check out how to get involved with CMI membership. Newsletter More ways to get involved Blog This is a space for people to stay up-to-date with all the latest knowledge, opinions and commentary on management and leadership topics from some industry leaders. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
