TIME MANAGEMENT
Brandi Hephner LaBanc
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Adam Neal
Professional Development & Operations Coordinator
THE WHIRLWIND
THE PARADIGM SHIFT
 Who’s
time is it?
Who’s responsibility is it?
 Time
Management VS Prioritization
Management
OTHER THAN YOU….
WHAT CAN STAND IN THE WAY OF
EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT?
WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?
Stop blaming everyone and everything else
 Be intentional– account for every minute of the
day; when do you work best?
 Plan ahead; emergencies will not derail you
 Establish boundaries
 Learn how to say NO gracefully
 Prioritize (involve others if needed)
 Take care of yourself
 Have someone hold you accountable

The Time Matrix
IMPORTANT
URGENT
NOT URGENT
Quadrant I:
Quadrant II:
Crisis
Deadlines
Friend in Need
Flat Tire
NOT
IMPORTANT
Quadrant III:
Interruptions
Some e-mails, texts, calls
Other’s priorities
Planning/Preparation
Education/Study
Relationships
Renewing Yourself
Quadrant IV:
Excessive computer games
Aimless web surfing
Mindless TV
Meaningless conversation
WHY IS TIME MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT?
Maintain a focus on goals
 Maintain a focus on relationships
 Discipline of execution
Forces you to complete both exciting and
mundane tasks
 Exercise of character
 Leadership
 Benefits to your health (P/PC Balance)
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A man who dares to waste one hour of life has not
discovered the value of life.
Charles Darwin
ACHIEVING GOALS
THROUGH SETTING PRIORITIES AND PLANNING AHEAD
Focus on “Big rocks”; Define your critical “roles”
 Set specific, measurable goals
 Ally/Accountability Coach
 A priority for you may not be a priority for others
 Recognize & overcome obstacles
 Learn when to say no, gently
 What’s next? Be intentional!
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PROJECT PLANNING TIPS
Visualize (Know your goal)
 Plan (Know what to do to achieve the goal)
 Implement (Know the measure)
 Close (Be accountable)
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PROJECT PLANNING EXERCISE
TIME MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS
Planner & Pencil
 Eliminate floaters!
 Prioritized task lists assigned to a specific day
 Always ask for a timeframe/prioritize
 Make meetings with yourself
 Tracking tasks
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Q&A