We all know some people (maybe ourselves) who just have a
hard time finding things. The keys, cell phone, glasses, wallet, address book,
note book, the car, etc.. They spend a significant amount of time searching for
things, time that could be put to better use.
Some folks get distracted easier than most. Others may have
a difficulty focusing. Some are thinking about a future meeting or event. Some
may suffer from some form of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). No matter what
the cause, these time-consuming activities could be hurting your business, and
may need to be minimized, so this lost time and energy can be put to work on
your business issues.
So if this is you or someone who works for you consider
this:
Plan and prioritize the activities for each day. Use any and
all planning tools you are comfortable with (e.g. mobile calendars, day
planners).
Use productivity software wherever possible. A little
training time with these tools can be invaluable.
Do not use tools that distract you from your goals. Take
control here. Set a goal for the time to be spent on email, returning phone
calls, etc.
Keep the office organized. If you can’t do it, find someone
who can.
Delegate, delegate, delegate. Your time and energy should not
be focused on things others can do. You are an entrepreneur.
How do you handle organization?
Steve Koenig, SCORE Counselor
Visit us at: www.scoresouthflorida.net
No comments:
Post a Comment