GMS 200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Time Management, Personal Development, Participatory Planning

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Global Management Studies
• Course: GMS 200
• Professor: Sui Sui

Document Summary

The process of setting objectives and determining how to best accomplish them. Identify the specific results or desired outcomes that one intends to achieve. A statement of action steps to be taken in order to accomplish the objectives. Steps in the planning process: define your objectives, determine where you stand vis- -vis objectives, develop premises regarding future conditions, analyze and choose among action alternatives, implement the plan and evaluate results. Figure 6. 1 the roles of planning and controlling in the management process. Improves: focus and flexibility, action orientation, coordination and control, time management. Do say no to requests that distract from what you should be doing. Don"t get bogged down in details that can be addressed later. Do screen telephone calls, emails, and meeting requests. Don"t let drop-in visitors instant messaging use up your time. Do prioritize your important and urgent work. Don"t become calendar bound by letting others control your schedule.