Leading a business, no matter the size, requires CEO’s to manage resources including time, finances, people, and operations. There are also multiple demands for time to make decisions and develop strategies to continue growth of the business.
Here are a few tips that may help improve your own productivity:
1. Take breaks
Use periodic breaks, every 90 minutes if possible, to recharge energy and alertness levels. Step away from the desk instead of adding another coffee to get adrenalin going.
2. Limit interruptions
Identify specific times for working without interruptions. Allowing employees to engage you in new conversations is not only a distraction but also wastes the time needed to refocus on your task. This should also apply down the chain of command and the CEO should respect other manager’s time.
3. Manage your energy
Do the most important tasks when your energy level is highest. Save mundane tasks to a point in the day when your energy levels are lowest.
4. Slave to email?
Do you have to respond to email the moment it arrives? Plan your time and check mail at scheduled intervals. Use autoresponders if necessary to alert people to your schedule and offer alternatives for emergency communications.
5. Delegate
This is a prime way to manage your time. Assigning tasks to team members not only improves team play but it allows the CEO to focus on more pressing issues.
I hope these ideas help you with productivity and to focus on more of the key issues in the business.
Please let me know what you think: gerry@polarisgroupmc.com
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