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Were does the time go?

An attempt is made in this chapter and the next, to try and crystallize our findings on where/how time is wasted, and after adding remedial action, leave it to the reader to apply his own mind to the situation, relative to his own needs.

 

TIME WASTERS ANALYSIS – 1

 

Sl. No. Check-list on planning a meeting

           PROBLEM                                REMEDY

1.       Incorrect time                             Check with everyone-fix suitably

2.       Wrong/too few/too many invites     Go over invitee's list carefully

3.       Incorrect location                        Time/proximity factors to be studied

4.       Lack of clear purpose                    Better stick to MIS /SOP's.

5.       Flexible agenda                            Be specific, start and finish on time. Stick

to agenda only.

6.       Too many/too few meetings           Analyze and correctly fix periodicity

1.      Inadequate notice.  Inexcusable in this telecom/email/fax ape.