Time Management: Session Four – Case Study: Kabelo's Predicament
Time Management: Session Four – Case Study: Kabelo’s Predicament
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Question 1 of 3
1. Question
How did Kabelo make good use of his time?
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Completing tasks like managing email during quiet time can help you focus and complete the task more quickly.
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Question 2 of 3
2. Question
How could Kabelo have made better use of his time?
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Kabelo could have made a to-do list and scheduled his day (or even his week) to ensure that he stays focused and gets his work accomplished. He could also ask for more details when people ask him for his time. (For example, he could have asked Sumar how much of his time they would need.) As well, completing projects right the first time will prevent emergencies and save Kabelo time in the long run.
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Question 3 of 3
3. Question
If Kabelo could do today over again, what kind of schedule would you recommend?
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Here is one way that Kabelo could have scheduled his day to complete all tasks without working extra hours.
- 8:30 am – 9:00 am: Manage email
- 9:00 am – 10:15 am: Work on report for Sharon
- 10:15 am – 10:30 am: Break
- 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Meeting with Sumar (Kabelo should set the expectation going in that he has another urgent project and only has half an hour to spare. If Kabelo had completed the task correctly, he would not have needed to attend this meeting.)
- 11:00 am – 11:45 am: Finish report for Sharon
- 11:45 am – 12:00 pm: Check email
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Start working on data reports from last week
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Birthday celebration and lunch
- 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm: Finish data reports from last week
- 4:15 pm – 4:30 pm: Check email
We know that interruptions and emergencies come up. However, by planning your day and managing distractions, you can stay focused and stay on top of your high priority tasks. Putting in extra time is fine now and then, but should not be seen as a solution.
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