Business - Time Management Vocabulary

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What does 'time management' mean?

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The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.

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Define 'deadline'.

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A deadline is the latest time or date by which something should be completed.

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What does it mean to 'prioritize tasks'?

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To arrange tasks in order of importance or urgency to ensure that the most critical tasks are completed first.

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What is 'overlapping tasks'?

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Tasks that are scheduled to occur at the same time.

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Explain 'work-life balance'.

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The equilibrium between personal life and work commitments, ensuring neither interferes with the other.

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What is a 'schedule'?

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A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.

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Define 'procrastination'.

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The action of delaying or postponing tasks or responsibilities.

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What does 'multitasking' refer to?

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The ability to handle more than one task at the same time.

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What is meant by 'setting goals'?

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The process of identifying specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives.

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What does 'time blocking' mean?

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A time management method that involves dividing your day into blocks of time, each dedicated to a specific task or group of tasks.