Don’t underestimate the power of a schedule
February 9, 2007 by TrafficHoopla Team
We are big on purpose driven!
Every business needs a purpose statement that answers the question, “Why do we exist?” We filter every idea, program, and/or resource through our purpose statement. If whatever we plan doesn’t help us meet our purpose, we don’t do it.
And we are also big on planning!
Plan your week in 30 minutes.
You only need 30 minutes to plan your week. How to do it? Follow the ‘OATS’ forumla.
O: Objective. What results do you want to see by the end of the week? Write them down and rank them.
A: Activities. What do you have to do to achieve your goals? List the necessary actitivies, and put them in sequence.
T: Time. How much time will each activity require? To plan realistically, allow yourself more time than you think you will actually need. This gives you flexibility if unexpected problems develop.
S: Schedule. Look at your calendar and decide when you can do each activity. Most people underestimate the power of a schedule, but you won’t get anything accomplished if you don’t schedule time to do it.
-Adapted from President’s Newsletter
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