The Role of Time Management in Effective Communication
The ability to manage time in an effective manner is imperative for anyone who needs to be able to communicate clearly. As time management is a skill, it takes time and practice. Here are some of the best websites that will help you improve your skills as well as your quality of communication.
- [Lifelong Time Management](https://lifetimemanagement.com )
- [Time In Minutes](http://timeinminutes.com) - [Egg Timer](https://timerifyapp.com) - [7 Minute Workout](http://theworkoutprojectblog.info/timeline/) - [30 Second Impossible Dream Task List](http://www.30secondimpossible.com/blog/item/30-second-impossible-dream) - [21 Seconds](http://www.21seconds.net) - [30 Minutes to Better Communication](http://www.30minutestobettercommunication.com/)
- [Time management skills](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_management#General_skills)
- [Time management lesson five: focus on the big picture, not the details](https://medium.com/@Linda_Childress/the-role-of-time-management-in-effective-communication-e3edcd8f714b) - [Keywords: Time Management, Strategic planning, Motivation, Inspiration](http://www.teachervision.co.uk/article/keywords-time-management) - [Use the time you have: Time management lesson one](http://www.righttowrite.com/?p=81).
This is an image of a time management cube created to show how time could be measured and managed in the process of doing day to day things and managing one's life.
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This is an image of a time management chart created to show how time could be measured and managed in the process of doing day to day things and managing one's life.
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This is an image of a pie chart, comparing the difference between personal time vs business related time. It shows that personal hours, including family and having fun are the most important part of a person's day, followed by business hours which include developing relations with customers, clients and so forth, making up the majority of a person's day.
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This is an image of a pie chart, showing the significant change in a person's day over a 20 year period: from 1982 to 2002. As can be seen, the time devoted to work in 2002 is significantly smaller than it was in 1982.
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This is an image of a flow chart, illustrating how to manage one's time with a to do list. It includes the following steps:
1. Prioritize the list: This is done by looking at each task and identifying which ones you will do first, second and third based upon what is most important to you and what you feel most comfortable doing.
2. Prioritize the items: Now, based on when you will do them, your do list is prioritized. You can either prioritize by urgency or importance or by priority.
3. Make a plan: Based on when you will do the tasks and what they entail and different options for how to accomplish your tasks, a plan is formed that is specific enough that it will be executed and clear enough that it will be able to be accomplished.
4. Set goals: Set aside a time to accomplish each task and then set a goal for yourself.
5. Write it down: Clearly write down your task list and keep it someplace where you will not forget about it, such as on your calendar or in your planner.
6. Review: Check off tasks once you have finished them and review the list regularly to ensure that you are meeting your goals. See [time management chart](#Time_management_chart).
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Conclusion
Communication is something everyone uses to connect with others in a much more effective way. By following these tips, you will be able to communicate more efficiently and effectively with others and as a result, develop better relationships with them. Whether it is in personal or professional settings, it is always beneficial to improve your communication skills to achieve the greatest outcome for both parties involved.
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