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One of the benefits of working in a distributed team is the extra freedom and flexibility it provides. But with this comes the extra responsibility of managing your own schedule and workload. This guide touches on...

• Managing and prioritising your tasks and workload.
• Managing your time effectively.
• Optimising your focus and attention to make the best best use of your time.

Time management

When most people hear the phrase Time Management they think about being on time for meetings, starting work at a set time and being prepared for events.

While it's obviously important to arrive punctually for meetings, good time management isn't really about being on time for things. It's about using the time you have available in the most useful and effective way.

Here's one definition of Time Management...

The range of skills, tools and techniques utilized to accomplish specific tasks, projects and goals

Notice how it doesn't mention time. Instead, it talks about having the skills and tools to accomplish specific work. If you want to improve your time management, the best thing you can do is make the skills and tools you use to get your work done as effective as possible.

Task management

Let's look at one definition of Task Management...