Updated November 6th, 2019 at 10:30 IST

Corporate culture: The best ways to manage time at your workplace

Corporate culture takes every individual through the woes of time management at the workplace. Here are some of the best ways to manage your time at work.

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Every businessman or any individual who is part of the corporate culture has the same 24 hours in a day. However, it seems that certain people are able to get the most out of their time or simply every minute of the day. Clearly, they do not slow down the clock, but what they do is they use their time wisely. They know how to manage their time. So with many out there struggling to become a master of time management at their workplace, here is a guide on how to work smarter, and not harder, which will let you achieve that work-life balance.

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Prioritise your tasks wisely

This is the number one thing that every working individual needs to remember as this is the golden rule of managing time. It is very crucial that you identify those tasks that are super crucial to complete and do them before anything else. This should be in terms of importance and urgency of a particular task. Once that task is taken care of, one should move onto the next. This is because once the essential task is completed and out of the way, your day is already a success.

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Allot a time limit to every task

Setting a time limit to every task or activity prevents people from getting distracted. For someone looking to write an article for their blog, they will need to set a timing for when they will start writing the piece and when they expect the completion. Following this technique, one is sure to spend their time wisely and set the breaks accordingly.

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Delegate routine work

Delegating your work can sometimes be a little tricky. This could be due to the shortage of time to train an individual to perform a certain task for you or it is sometimes difficult to let someone else do work. Either way, it should be noted that delegating your routine or unimportant work is a real time-saver since it lessens your workload and ultimately gives you enough time to focus on the important tasks.

Build buffers into your schedule

This is another super essential time management tip which is also enjoyable. It is amazing if you are dedicated to your job, but focusing too much on your work can hamper your productivity at the workplace. It is, therefore, necessary to plan breaks as part of your schedule. It is important to have a breather every time you finish a task. This could be in the form of mini-breaks to recharge yourself. This is a tip that needs to be part of every individual's routine.

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Published November 5th, 2019 at 16:30 IST