2.2       Why is time management useful?
 

• What does time management mean?
  
  
    

• Why is time management useful?
  • Personal results improve by at least 15-20%.
  • Available time is used more rationally.
  • It is possible to work basing on the goals set and think in the framework of goal setting, as opposite to the chronic “putting out fires”.
  • Planning helps to avoid stress and overworking, improving simultaneously self-consciousness.
  • Results are achieved every day and there is more free time.
  • Priorities are determined for the jobs to be completed and it is possible to react according to the priorities.
  • There is a system to plan and control the work of subordinates.
  • There is a time reserve to accomplish unexpected jobs.
  • It is possible to make a system and structure of the intended goals, plans and jobs.

• How the time needed to plan is related to the time needed to accomplish an activity.
  • Little time devoted to planning.
     
    • The time needed to accomplish a job increases.
    • Large amount of defective and returned items.
    • Many unexpected factors that are time and money consuming.
    • Dissatisfaction and stress.
    • Constant “putting out fires”.
  • More time devoted to planning.
     
    • The time needed to accomplish a job decreases.
    • Amount of defective and returned items decreases.
    • Effective using of time and other resources.
    • Collective work ability increases.
    • Feeling of pride for success and confidence in one's power.
    • Less workload.
    • Professional and personal goals are reached quicker.