Time management
Time management is planning, prioritising and controlling the use of time to achieve worthwhile objectives. It involves realistic scheduling, managing interruptions, allowing for dependencies and reviewing commitments. Effectiveness matters as well as speed: completing many low-value tasks can leave the most important work undone.
Worked example
An accountant reserves time for a filing deadline, schedules information requests early and groups routine emails into set periods, while leaving capacity for urgent exceptions.
Common mistake
Equating a full diary with effective work or planning every minute without allowing for uncertainty and interruptions.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | BT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| FIA | FBT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |