BSBPEF202 - Time Management

What is time management?

• Checking the time and counting down the hours until work is finished

• Organising and planning how to divide your time between tasks

• Completing tasks as quickly as possible

• Setting strict schedules for each day

Why is time management important?

• It helps you avoid work entirely

• It reduces stress and improves productivity

• It allows you to work long hours without breaks

• It ensures you complete all tasks without any errors

What is the first step in effective time management?

• Making a to-do list

• Prioritising tasks

• Setting deadlines for each task

• Identifying your goals

Which time management technique involves breaking work into intervals of focused work followed by short breaks?

• The Pomodoro Technique

• The Eisenhower Matrix

• The ABCD Method

• The Pareto Principle

Which is an example of a time-wasting activity?

• Taking breaks between tasks

• Checking emails at designated times

• Checking and answering/ actioning every email as they arrive in the inbox

• Prioritising important tasks

How can you prioritise tasks effectively?

• Working on tasks in the order they were received

• Working on tasks based on their complexity

• Working on tasks based on their urgency and importance

• Planning long-term goals

What does the Eisenhower Matrix help with?

• Scheduling appointments

• Setting deadlines for tasks

• Prioritising tasks based on urgency and importance

• Planning long-term goals

What are SMART goals?

• Goals that are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Trackable

• Goals that are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound

• Goals that are: Strategic, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Trackable

• Goals that are: Strategic, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound

How can saying “no” help with time management?

• It helps you avoid all commitments

• It prevents you from ever taking on new responsibilities

• It increases stress and workload

• It allows you to focus on your own tasks and priorities

How can you avoid procrastination?

• Break tasks into smaller steps

• Set strict, unachievable deadlines

• Avoid making to do lists

• Take lots and lots of frequent breaks