{"id":8419,"date":"2022-07-26T04:50:58","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T11:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=8419"},"modified":"2024-04-25T19:32:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T02:32:39","slug":"time-management-find-what-works-for-you-by-learning-these-task-management-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/time-management-find-what-works-for-you-by-learning-these-task-management-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Time Management: Find What Works for You by Learning These Task Management Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time management and task management are two interrelated aspects of a job. You can\u2019t be good at time management without understanding how to effectively do a task and vice versa. So let\u2019s take a look at some time management skills so you can do your tasks effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ec08896eb6a\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ec08896eb6a\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/time-management-find-what-works-for-you-by-learning-these-task-management-skills\/#4_Time_Managements_Skills_To_Help_You_Learn_Task_Management\" title=\"4 Time Managements Skills To Help You Learn Task Management\">4 Time Managements Skills To Help You Learn Task Management<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/time-management-find-what-works-for-you-by-learning-these-task-management-skills\/#Scheduling\" title=\"Scheduling\">Scheduling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/time-management-find-what-works-for-you-by-learning-these-task-management-skills\/#Prioritizing\" title=\"Prioritizing\">Prioritizing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/time-management-find-what-works-for-you-by-learning-these-task-management-skills\/#Delegate_Tasks\" title=\"Delegate Tasks\">Delegate Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/time-management-find-what-works-for-you-by-learning-these-task-management-skills\/#Set_a_realistic_goal\" title=\"Set a realistic goal\">Set a realistic goal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/time-management-find-what-works-for-you-by-learning-these-task-management-skills\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/time-management-find-what-works-for-you-by-learning-these-task-management-skills\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Time_Managements_Skills_To_Help_You_Learn_Task_Management\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Time Managements Skills To Help You Learn Task Management<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scheduling\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling goes beyond adding tasks to your daily planner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective scheduling involves analyzing the schedule of all parties involved in a meeting to find the best time to hold it. Next, you must determine if the meeting is necessary or a quick email or phone call can solve the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, block times of your day for all your tasks. Try to set a realistic time for each task and see how you hold up with your schedule throughout the day. Continue like this even if you fail the first couple of days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time blocking helps estimate the energy required to complete each task.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prioritizing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritizing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritizing is a skill where you actively decide on which task you will focus on first in the day. Your priority task for the day can change depending on a new schedule, deadline, or urgency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of prioritization involves learning to say no to a task, no matter how urgent, because some other task should have the bigger portion of your focus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a big project and a daily task, you figure out which part of the project you will do first. The goal is to finish the project by the deadline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to set realistic expectations for each task too. Some tasks can be more time-consuming than others and completing a single one can take hours. Don\u2019t be frustrated if you fail to meet your task schedule. It\u2019s part of the learning process for better time management in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delegate_Tasks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delegate Tasks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to do every task. You can\u2019t.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Task delegation is a part of time management too. Give part of the work or some of your daily tasks, such as sending emails to someone else. This will leave you with free time in your day to focus on the priority task.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you aren\u2019t in upper management, task delegation still works. Find a colleague who is a graphic designing whiz. Leave the task of graphic designing to them while maybe you write the words on the poster for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interchanging tasks with those you have higher efficiency in can help everyone stay on top of their game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_a_realistic_goal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a realistic goal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For time management, setting goals means creating a timeline for when you anticipate a project will be completed. Break down each project into sections and assign dates for when you can realistically finish them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attaching rewards to each section of the task helps massively. For example, if you complete a task in a specified period, treat yourself to a cup of hot chocolate. This serotonin boost can help you easily go through other daily tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time management has become easier with productivity apps in the mix. Practice these skills because one of the primary skills employers look for is time management.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong><em>About the Author<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Simon Chou<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the Vice President of Operations and Growth at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCjobs.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Over the course of his career, he carved a niche in brand development, marketing strategy, and online presence for startups. Prior to joining BCJobs.ca, Simon was an advisor for several global blockchain projects including Litecoin, NEM, and Ripple. In the past, he also worked with Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare space through SM Digital\u2014a global marketing agency.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Time management and task management are two interrelated aspects of a job. You can\u2019t be good at time management without understanding how to effectively do a task and vice versa. 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