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Time management First things First

Time Management First things First by Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill and Rebecca R. Merrill

Time management in the past consisted of 3 eras:

• Time management in the first generation

Time management in the first generation is time management from the concept of reminder There are time management tools, namely note-taking and to-do lists on a daily basis.

Pros: Flexible time management. No scheduling of appointments overflowing or messy. plan too much And it’s time management that can respond to others more. Because of the to-do list recording can be changed according to the situation or environment

Cons: Time management can’t keep the deals made. because of the to-do list can change and the concept that what matters is only what is present

• Time management in the second generation

Time management in the second generation is time management based on the concept of planning and preparation. The tools used in time management are calendars and appointment books. In this era of time management, activities are planned for the future. Commitments and fixed deadlines are recorded.

Pros: There is a list of commitments and appointments. Objectives and plans are set. What will be done. Meetings and presentations are effective. because there is preparation and planning in advance

Cons: In time management, there is more emphasis on scheduling plans than on individuals. By focusing more on what you want. Necessary things or things that help achieve one’s intentions. Therefore, there is the idea that What matters in life is what’s in the schedule.

• Time management in the third generation

Time Management 3rd Time management in this era is time management under the concept of planning. Sequencing and job control The way to manage time is to set long-term, medium-term and short-term goals. In setting goals for each period, the main values will be considered. Time management tools are planners or time tables.

Pros: Emphasize responsibility, value, and the importance of bringing values to the 3 stages of goal setting, which lead to action. organized and increase work efficiency

Cons: t is time management that makes people become too attached to their rules. Lack of resilience to the environment and changing situations Lack of balance in responsible roles Because the list of things to do is too much. And in time management, more emphasis is placed on scheduling plans than on individuals, so the important things in life are also determined. Hustle and Values Because time management in this era places importance on managing urgent matters, pressures, and crises.

The major problem of time management inefficiency in all three eras is the emphasis on urgency over what is important. used to solve this problem.

Scheduling for activities is divided into 4 parts:

1. Important and urgent activities
2. Important but not urgent activities
3. Activities that are urgent but not important
4. Activities that are not important and not urgent

by important events or important things is what will lead to the set goal but urgent activities or urgent things is something other than what is defined Therefore, achieving efficiency in time management in the 4th era is to do important and non-urgent activities accordingly. with time management because it is an organized activity and planning ahead

In addition to scheduling for activities Fulfilling 4 human needs and capabilities, which are: Spiritual needs, Mental needs, Physical needs, and Social needs, and the Potentiality of the Four Humans. Endowments, which include self-awareness, conscience, creative thinking, and independent will, are also components of effective time management.

All 3 eras of time management have different methods, styles, advantages and disadvantages in time management. But time management in these 3 eras is still unable to solve problems or manage time effectively. Since time management is effective, there must be a consistency of two components: time management and direction in life or determination.

• Time management in the fourth generation

The fourth generation of time management is a time management that combines time management and lifestyle orientation. How to manage time to lead Entering the 4th era of time management is scheduling for activities that are important but not urgent.

The scheduling process for important but less urgent activities includes:

1. Connect vision and aspirations or direction in life with time management. by setting a resolution or direction in life and time management to be consistent and in the same direction
2. Assign roles and review their roles. It mainly considers the fulfillment of human needs and capacities in four ways to differentiate important and urgent activities. Activity sequencing and a balance between roles and time management.
3. Set activity goals for each role. by giving importance to activities The most important thing that can be done in each role and each week
4. Make a weekly schedule or decision-making plan. By giving priority to activities that are important but not urgent.
5. Behave with principles, which is to follow the schedule or plan set out.
6. Evaluate results by exploring whether in 1 week you can follow the schedule and reach the goals set or not. In order to use the evaluation results to develop management or time management in the future

In addition to the scheduling process Elements for efficient time management in the 4th generation, another important element is doing important things together.