SOFT SKILL DEVELOPMENT MODULE 4

Time Management - 1 Period


Essence of time and the need to manage it. Exercise on the style of time management.
Creation of personal log to manage time – Critical time wasters.
Monitoring time log.
Procrastination – the sole enemy to time in stake.

TIME MANAGEMENT STYLE

Mark the answer that best describes, how you most often respond to each of the following situations.
1. I like to :
a) Put in additional time to finish a work
b) Not worry about deadlines
c) Work as a team to finish
d) Do what I wish, but get the job done.

2. I sometimes get upset when others take their time to do a job:
a) Yes
b) No

3. I get work done best with others by:
a) Showing great patience
b) Pushing them to their limits
c) Letting them set priorities
d) Setting work goals together

4. I like to help others with their work :
a) Yes
b) No

5. When others come to me I
a) Like to visit with them
b) Let them solve their own problems
c) Spend a lot of time listening
d) Become impatient

6. I check every few minutes to see how others are coming with their work
a) Yes
b) No

7. When I’m delegated work, I most often like to:
a) Be delegated with all the responsibility
b) Set early deadlines
c) Plan the work with others
d) Be very patient

8. I like others to take charge:
a) Yes
b) No

9. I reduce wasted time in my work by :
a) Getting things done with speed
b) Showing concern for others
c) Leaving others alone
d) Rewarding others for teamwork

10. I’m always early for meetings
a) Yes
b) No


11. I motivate my fellow mates by
a) Using friendship
b) Setting hard and fast deadlines
c) Working as a team
d) Avoiding conflict

12. Friendship is more important than deadlines
a) Yes
b) No

13. When we fall behind, I feel:
a) A great deal of stress
b) Concern for others
c) Like its my fellow mates fault
d) That we need to solve the problem together

14. I plan my work ahead of deadline
a) Yes
b) No

15 I realize productivity in my work by
a) Developing interpersonal relations with others
b) Developing a relaxed Atmosphere
c) Using the team approach
d) Stressing growth to my fellow mates.

16. I always thank others for meeting deadlines
a) Yes
b) No.

Procrastination

1. You have finally finished a work which was long overdue. How do you feel ?
a) What was the fuss all about
b) Hallelujah
c) I wish I had not acted so quickly
d) I’m just waiting for the next crisis.

2. A good friend tells you the real reasons you postpone actions and decisions
a) I enjoy being the center of attraction
b) I am really afraid of tackling the problem
c) I could change, if I really wanted to
d) I secretly hope someone else will take care of the problems.

3. You have to make preparations. Which one of the following chores will make you feel most guilty if you postpone it
a) Examination preparation
b) Vacation preparation
c) Assignment work
d) Going to a movie

4. How are you most likely to feel after you have finally done what you are supposed to do:
a) Somewhat letdown
b) Elated
c) Next time I’ll not wait
d) I probably will delay next time too

5. Some feel a clean desk is a sign of efficiency others a sign of compulsion what do you agree
a) Later is true from my own observation
b) I can’t let this trait govern my actions
c) With some effort I can change myself considerably.
d) This is a lot of baloney and postponing thing is just a bad habit.

6. A friend of yours is always late in doing things this affects your schedule which statement are you likely to accept:
a) I can do only so many things. I have to decide what comes first
b) I guess I was afraid of tackling the work
c) You are right, I’ll try to be on time from now on
d) What’s the big deal? A small delay won’t make any difference as long as the work is done.

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