University professors are pulled in many directions at once, facing publication deadlines, piles of student papers, committee obligations, and that ever-growing list of un-answered e-mails. In all of this clutter of activity, we might begin to wonder, are we making the best use of our time? Clearly, we need to develop strategies and concrete practices to open up some “space” in our lives, in which we can reflect, consider the long term, and function more productively in our daily lives.

Here are ten ways to manage your time:

  1. Keep (written) goals in front of you at all times.
  2. Keep a (written) list.
  3. Create a sense of urgency around important tasks.
  4. Work on the one most important thing.
  5. Procrastinate creatively.
  6. Just say no.
  7. Do it, dump it, or delegate it.
  8. Do only that which only you can do.
  9. Tone down your perfectionism: Keep up and cut your losses.
  10. Work on tasks repeatedly, rather than once.

Workshop Format

This workshop is 1.5 hours long.

Who Should Participate

Any academic who wants to become more productive.

Location

The workshop will be conducted at your institution and tailored to your specific needs.