Monthly Archives: March 2007

Component/Fundamental #7 – Listing v2

Posted on March 28, 2007 by fwade

A critical part of any time management system is the activity of Listing. In the prior component, Scheduling, I addressed the power of expanding the use of a schedule from a mere Appointment Calendar to a possibly useful planner of … Continue reading →

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Goof-Off Time and Other Techniques

Posted on March 26, 2007 by fwade

One of the efforts that we at Framework are undertaking this year is that of defining a method of time management that fits the Caribbean tempo and lifestyle. The reasons why none of the popular approaches used worldwide has become … Continue reading →

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Component/Fundamental #6 – Scheduling

Posted on March 26, 2007 by fwade

Scheduling is one of the major activities that take place in any time management system. This entry, therefore, should be read after the entries in the post Ways to Use a Calendar have been read and thoroughly digested, for the … Continue reading →

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Ways to Use a Calendar v2

Posted on March 26, 2007 by fwade

In a prior post, I talked about how the most powerful time management system is one that a user designs for themselves. When users know the principles behind a good system they are much better equipped to design a unique … Continue reading →

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Component/Fundamental #5 -Storing (and Retrieving) v2

Posted on March 25, 2007 by fwade

Often, critical information enters a capture point that needs to be stored for later use. It may come as part of a time demand, such as a note placed on our desk that says “Call Suzie tomorrow at 555-1616.” This … Continue reading →

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Component/Fundamental #4 — Acting Now v2

Posted on March 24, 2007 by fwade

During the act of Emptying, the user often discovers that a number of time demands can be completed with only a 2-5 minute burst of immediate activity. Definition Acting Now means taking immediate action on items that have been emptied … Continue reading →

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Component/Fundamental #3 — Tossing v2

Posted on March 24, 2007 by fwade

Tossing is one of the components that can directly follow Emptying. Definition Once a time demand enters or is entered into one of the capture points, a decision is made during the component of Emptying about what to do with … Continue reading →

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Component/Fundamental #2 – Emptying v2

Posted on March 21, 2007 by fwade

Emptying is the activity that logically follows Capturing. Definition Emptying involves removing items one at a time from the points of capture and placing them within one of the other components of the time management system. This action frees up … Continue reading →

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Component / Fundamental #1 — Capturing v2

Posted on March 20, 2007 by fwade

In an earlier post, I talked about the fact that there are certain key components that need to be included in an effective time management system. Component #1 is that of “Capturing”. Definition To understand Capturing, it’s best to slow … Continue reading →

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Time Management: The Martial Art for Working Professionals

Posted on March 19, 2007 by fwade

In a prior post, I made the point that within every time management system there lies a structure that is always present. I compare it the bone structure that makes up the human hand. Although individual hands might be different, … Continue reading →

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