

Do you recognise this situation?
"Another Busy Day ahead, got a lot to do…"
...I’ll just check my bank balance on-line before I start that strategy report.
...and I’d better look at my emails to see if Jane has replied.
...Oh, John has sent me a joke! Oh that’s a good one! I’ll forward that to Matthew.
...Bother! I have just remembered I promised to give Accounts the monthly costs today. Still it won’t take very long.
...Hello! Yes, Chris speaking. What’s the problem? You want help on your analysis? It's quite simple really. Let me give you some hints... No problem! Call me anytime you need help, Bye!
...Hi Sean! Nice to see you! How are you keeping? Well thanks. Did you see the TV last night? Wasn't it great!
...I really must get another coffee!
Gosh it's five o’clock already. Another late night in the office!"
Whilst this situation described is an obvious exaggeration, many managers do need better skill at coping with the pressures on their time.
In particular managers need to know:-
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