An executive can identify wasted time by monitoring their time spent on particular tasks and projects. This allows them to see where their time is going. They should pay most attention to day-to-day activities due to their frequency. They should also control their time by asking what activities are necessary and which tasks are inefficient. This process, if done objectively, can help find chunks of time that are wasted and 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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