Time Management Reminders
In today's Career Journal some good reminders about time management. Nothing particularly new here but it is always good to be reminded of some of the fundamentals as the New Year starts (i.e. know when you work best, set deadlines, control your environment, eliminate unessential work, work on the go.)
For associates, controlling your environment is probably the hardest (it's hard to tell a partner to go away.) But getting drafting done in the early hours before partners arrive is one way to limit interruptions. Similarly, associates may not alway get deadlines from partners (particularly partners who are disorganized); but nothing stops you from asking for deadlines. Getting clarification can help you better plan your own time.
For associates, controlling your environment is probably the hardest (it's hard to tell a partner to go away.) But getting drafting done in the early hours before partners arrive is one way to limit interruptions. Similarly, associates may not alway get deadlines from partners (particularly partners who are disorganized); but nothing stops you from asking for deadlines. Getting clarification can help you better plan your own time.
Labels: attorney career satisfaction, work life balance, work/life balance
posted by Stephen Seckler, Esq. at 10:35 AM
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A noted corporate trainer recently gave Juriscape employees a useful time management exercise. First, make sure that you keep a "to-do" list. Then choose and list the six most important tasks on your "to-do" list. Prioritize them in order. Work your way through the list, then any remaining time in your day can be spent on more enjoyable endeavors. This helps reduce procrastination and keeps you focused and on your "A-game."
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