An executive can identify inefficient tasks by monitoring the amount of time spent on particular tasks and projects. This allows them to see where their time is going. They should pay particular attention to day-to-day activities because of their frequency. They should also ask themselves what activities are necessary and which tasks are inefficient. This process, if done objectively, can help them find chunks of time that are wasted and can result in revamping activities or eliminating them altogether.
For executives, the job is not simply to ensure that “things get done;” it’s to ensure the right thi...
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