No matter the business, time management is always a hill that business leaders, managers, and employees have to climb. Finding the key to making the most efficient use of time as a professional is a never-ending puzzle, and it lies a little differently in every organization. Employees are often left micromanaging their schedules to get all daily tasks done, which can lead to office issues such as high stress or hurried projects.
However, time management can bring so many benefits such as enhanced performance, better work production, boost confidence, and reduce stress. How can businesses better help reverse the issue of time management?
Felt+Fat, the go-to tableware manufacturer for restaurants in the United States and beyond, was widely recognized for its unique style and fine art only one year after its establishment, which meant time management was a must to support its growth. To help any individual apart of an organization better handle time management, Felt+Fat suggests businesses share or practice these tips with workers:
Tip #1: Daily To-Do List
Starting each day already having tasks planned out is the right way to begin a day filled with time well-spent. Businesses can encourage employees to write down assignments for the next day on a notepad or schedule before clocking out of work for the current day. That way, upon entering the office the following day, workers can sit down, review what they need to do, and prioritize which tasks are the most critical to check off the list. Doing the most critical tasks on a to-do list in the morning will ensure that those essential things get done that day.
Tip #2: Reflect on Time
A company can effectively emphasize time management by asking employees to reflect on how they spend their time during the workday and what parts of their day stresses them out the most. Sometimes, when an employee avoids thinking about how much they can realistically accomplish and instead cram everything they have to do in their minds in one day, the overwhelming schedule either causes a lack of productivity or burnout from stress. It is vital to reflect on a realistic timeline to get tasks done as an individual, not a company robot.
Tip #3: Reflect on Distractions
After employees reflect on how they spend their time, a reflection surrounding distractions should follow next. Though a worker might have every intention to do everything on a task list, the element of distraction might put a strain on time management. Reflecting on what things during the day keep a task list unchecked brings self-awareness to help avoid future falters. A company might practice using a cellphone bowl that everyone puts their phones in before an important think-tank meeting.
Tip #4: Track Time
Some entrepreneurs have their day planned out minute by minute because tracking time has led many to master time management. Before starting to track time throughout the workday, it is good to get a baseline of average task times. That means estimating how long a specific task will take you, then performing the job to see where reality lies compared to your guess.
About Felt+Fat
Felt+Fat is a tableware manufacturer in Philadelphia, well-known for exquisite, handmade ceramic dishes. Their customers include famous chefs like Eli Kulp, and their work has been featured in publications such as the Philadelphia Inquirer, Food&Wine, Bon Appetite, and The New York Times. Established in 2014, Felt+Fat has developed proprietary blends of porcelain and glazes to create elegant, durable tableware.
