Time Robbers
During the day, there are many events that take time away from us. Although we cannot always control these time robbers, we need to anticipate or adapt to some of them if we want to accomplish our tasks.
The following are examples:
Poor Planning Indecision
Demands of Others Red Tape
Failure to Listen Lack of Authority
Unclear Goals Cluttered Study Space
Waiting for Answers Lack of Procedurees
Socializing Equipment Failure
Interruptions Procrastination
Shifting Priorities Negative Attitude
Poor Communication Unwillingness to Say No
Mistakes--My Own Mistakes of Others
The three biggest time robbers are interruptions, procrastination, and poor planning. We can control procrastination and poor planning. We have to adapt to and deal with interruptions.
