How To Inspire Your Team To Value Time

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
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Time is among those handful of resources that you cannot replenish, no matter what. Despite time being so limited, it is the one that people waste the most without even realising it. Think about it, a single meeting that is delayed for 20-30 minutes might feel harmless, but multiply it across months, and that will constitute many hours lost.

As a leader, it is your job to inspire and teach your team to value time because when they learn to respect time, deadlines will become easier to meet, productivity will rise, and burnout will decrease. Here we have discussed various ways by which you can inspire your team to value time.

Lead by Example

If you are not respecting time as a leader, your team won't value it, no matter what you do. You have to lead by example and show exemplary behaviour to your team that they can mimic. Start by showing up to meetings on time, keep discussions focused, avoid unnecessary delays in decision-making, end meetings early, and deliver reports ahead of deadlines.

When you show a behaviour to your team, they will notice and realise that time efficiency isn't just your slogan, it is your standard. After a while, your habits will have an impact on them, and they will start to value and respect time.

Explain the Real Cost of Wasted Time

Most people value things or resources that they understand, and unfortunately, many people fail to realise the cost and importance of wasted time. Explain the real cost of wasted time to your team by sharing concrete examples, such as how a two-day delay in one department can push back product launches, delay client feedback, or result in missed opportunities.

When your team members realise and understand what is at stake when they are delaying things or procrastinating, they will avoid wasting time and get everything done on time.

Set Clear, Achievable Deadlines

As a leader, you should always set clear and achievable deadlines because vague deadlines and timelines only encourage procrastination. Instead of saying“soon” or“by next week”, set an exact date and time like the prayer timings . The benefit of keeping everything crystal clear is that it removes ambiguity and makes planning easier.

While setting deadlines, ensure that they are realistic because unrealistic ones can cause stress and create an unwillingness to comply.

Share Personal Time-Management Stories

Sharing personal time-management stories and experiences can make lessons stick with your team members. Share your real-life experiences, especially when poor time management hurts your own progress, and contrast them with times when efficiency led to major wins. Also, tell them about how you learned about time management and punctuality, how this website helped you to stay on your schedule, and how you deal with various struggles and distractions.

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