Time Managers: 4 types Perfectionist Helper Scatterbrain Control freak Perfectionist Pitfalls • Slow because of reversed Pareto principle: spends 80% of his time to get 20% (extra) result • Slow decision maker: it takes time Goals • Has to learn manage his/her expectations. • Has to learn to stop when something is good. It doesn’t have to be perfect • Needs to distinguish between headlines and sideissues. Is also important in meetings • Has to learn to be more flexible sometimes Helper Pitfalls • Has a difficult time prioritizing • Can’t say ‘NO’ • Waits too long to ask for help • Is a procrastinator Goals • Needs to set the boundaries and monitor his/her own tasks. • Has to structure and plan the tasks • Has to learn that asking for help doesn’t mean he/she failed Scatterbrain Pitfalls • Multitasking, lack of focus • Has too many projects on hand; starts them but never completes them • Does what is of interest instead of importance/urgent • Is a procrastinator Goals • Has to learn to plan • Has to set realistic time schedules and respect deadlines • Has to start with the most difficult or annoying task • Must learn to manage his/her expectations Control freak Pitfalls • Goes way too fast, leaves the rest behind • Stays too close hence people don’t take responsibility whereas they should • The end justifies the means for him/her Goals • Give space to people. There is not just one solution or just one way • Has to learn to be patient and to listen • Has to slow down sometimes in order to get all important aspects
