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It’s Not “Time Management.” It’s Lean.

Markovitz Consulting

In the space of two weeks, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal both ran articles on the productivity benefits of reduced work hours. Indeed, a recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management indicates that fifteen percent of companies offer a 32-hour workweek.

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The secret of successful time management

The Management Centre

And there comes a point when even fitting in the fun stuff can be exhausting, because we’re already worn out from trying to do all the other things, all the time. You’ve probably already encountered at least a few time management tools in your career. On top of this, I have my management responsibilities. Sound familiar?

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Recharge Your Time Management

The Clever Consultant

And then there’s the marketing: writing case studies to keep your kit fresh, articles or blog posts for your website, social networks to update and so on. I like to come back from time-off refreshed and recharged, feeling like I’ve got everything underfoot. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and, there’s only so much you can do.

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7 Time Management Tips for Busy Professionals

Tom Spencer

You have just sat down for the evening in your study at home to write an important article. The article is not due tomorrow, and discussion with your friend is always lively and entertaining. Time is a resource that is easy to undervalue and difficult to manage. This might also be good advice for managing your time.

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Managing Meetings: How to Drive Productivity and Success

Tom Spencer

Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors. This is especially relevant in product management, where decisions often involve cross-functional collaboration.

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Time Management Won’t Save You

Harvard Business

Focus on the root causes of why you’re so busy — not trying to schedule your way out of it.

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How to Help an Employee Who Struggles with Time Management

Harvard Business

Seven practical steps for managers.