I speak a lot about time management as a coach, and one of the models which resonates with a lot of the audiences I speak to is known as the 4D model. It's a very simple yet powerful model for time management. Here's how it works.
Number one, we want to take a moment to make a list of everything that we need to do for the week, the month, etc. As we look at the list, we then want to apply some discernment #1. What are the tasks we need to do? Check those off.
#2 What are the tasks we can delegate? Delegation is not just about pushing our work off to someone else. Rather it is about linking tasks to people who can benefit from them. For more on delegation checkout.
#3 what are the tasks we can defer? Maybe there are activities which could be done in quarter 2 instead of right now. Make a list of those and write them down.
#4 what are the tasks that simply need to be dumped. These might be low value tasks, things that we think we need to do, should do, want to do.
The 4D model to time management is really valuable and can help us move forward in our work.
For more information, check out this blog post and I hope that you enjoy this experiment.
Number one, we want to take a moment to make a list of everything that we need to do for the week, the month, etc. As we look at the list, we then want to apply some discernment #1. What are the tasks we need to do? Check those off.
#2 What are the tasks we can delegate? Delegation is not just about pushing our work off to someone else. Rather it is about linking tasks to people who can benefit from them. For more on delegation checkout.
#3 what are the tasks we can defer? Maybe there are activities which could be done in quarter 2 instead of right now. Make a list of those and write them down.
#4 what are the tasks that simply need to be dumped. These might be low value tasks, things that we think we need to do, should do, want to do.
The 4D model to time management is really valuable and can help us move forward in our work.
For more information, check out this blog post and I hope that you enjoy this experiment.
Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
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CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @ReconnectingWorkspaces, @CoachingBusinessBuilder
Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.
Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos
Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/potentials-realized/group-coaching-essentials
As a global business, my working hours may not be your working hours. Please reply at a time which works for your time zone. Note I am in the office weekdays from 6 am – 4 pm ET, and typically respond during these hours.
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