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How to exorcise your demons of disorganization

Ian's Messy Desk

If you’re holding a meeting, draw up an agenda and circulate it to the staff attending beforehand. If you’re on the receiving end of delegation, learn to say no if your schedule is full, or find out what isn’t urgent and leave it for another day. invite as few people as possible to limit discussion.

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How to Manage Time

Ian's Messy Desk

Learn to say no. How you manage your time is part of your personal agenda. However, some careful thought will show, important things can be easily put into less time in a day, with the remaining time free for rest and play. Three rules for effective time management : 1) Don’t Create Impossible Situations.