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Time Accountability Hiring
When you are hiring new employees, ask candidates about their time management abilities. The best employees are those that can prioritize their work and handle interruptions, so be sure to ask relevant questions to probe in those areas so that you hire somebody who has those skills.
Phone calls – Egg Timer
It is all too easy to waste time on phone calls. Keep an egg timer next to the phone to keep track of exactly how long you are talking. It will keep the time you are spending in the forefront of your mind and will help you handle the call more efficiently.
Never Delegate Upwards
When somebody comes to you with an issue they should figure out themselves, don’t allow yourself to relieve them of the burden and take it on yourself. Instead of saying “leave it with me” when this happens, say “never delegate upwards” and ask them for their solution.
Interruptions – Stand up
When somebody interrupts you while sitting at your desk, stand up. It changes the pace of the interaction and sends a message to the interrupter that they have invaded your time. The more you can send this message, the more effective you will become at protecting your time.