Where did our lunch break go?
What might be the Zoom quote of the year?
"You're on Mute"
Of the three skills, Awareness, Arrangement, and Adaptation. Which one is probably the most familiar?
Arrangement
When the subordinate tells their manager about their problem and the manager helps them solve it, is an example of "passing the monkey"?
No, "passing the monkey" is when the manager takes the subordinate's problem and makes it theirs.
Finish the statement, "Use your calendar, and … "
"Use your calendar, and use it wisely"
As we come to a realization of what the new normal is, what do companies need to do?
Companies will need to adapt.
Name one of the three goals that many people are trying to fulfill?
"Manage time better", "Be more productive", and "Focus on what matters"
True or False, Rule 1 - Monkeys should be fed or shot?
TRUE Otherwise they will starve to death, and the manager will waste valuable time on postmortems or attempted resurrections
Why does the author recommend booking meetings for less time?
People tend to get to the meat of the matter and wrap up their points quicker.
According to the Canadian workers surveyed, what type of system did most workers prefer?
A hybrid system where they had the freedom to go in some days and they could work from home some days.
What method did the article recommend to Schedule Protected Time?
Make calendar appointments with yourself to ensure uninterrupted time to dedicate to your most important dates.
Name one of the three kinds of management time
Boss-imposed time, System-imposed time, Self-imposed time.
Why should you book all of your meetings back-to-back?
This leaves the remainder of your day in one solid chunk.
What does "psychological detachment" mean?
Mentally letting go of work when we leave the workplace.
What is the definition of Awareness?
Thinking realistically about your time by understanding it is a limited resource.
What is the meaning of System-imposed time?
Used to accommodate requests from peers for active support.
How many tasks does the author recommend writing down when planning your day.
The most important three or five tasks.
What benefits were found when employees were able to disconnect from work at lunchtime?
Reduction of fatigue, and improved employee performance and wellbeing
The article stated that there are three particular skills that separate time management success from failure; name one.
Awareness, Arrangement, and Adaption
Which management time should managers try to increase?
Discretionary component of their Self-imposed time by minimizing or doing away with the subordinate component.
What are some ways to organize emails?
1) Delete emails you'll never want to read again 2) Unsubscribe from recurring email you don't actually read 3) Use labels, folders, and categories to organize your inbox 4) Set up some "rules" for sorting.