Time Management at Work 101

producing the result that is wanted or intended; producing a successful result

an effective way

efficientproductivesuccessful

absolutely necessary; indispensable

Water is essential for survival.

criticalvitalcrucial

To designate or treat (something) as being more important than other things

It's important to prioritize tasks based on urgency.

rankordervalue

the state or quality of being productive

increased productivity

efficiencyoutputperformance

A date or time before which something must be done

This schedule should include deadlines, meetings, and appointments.

cutoff datetarget date

The act of deciding what tasks are most important and should be done first

Effective prioritization is key to managing your time well.

time managementschedulingplanning

A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times

The schedule includes a conference call every Monday.

timetableitineraryagenda

To finish or bring to an end

She needs to complete her assignment by Friday.

finishaccomplishfulfill

To make certain of something

Please double-check to ensure accuracy.

assureguaranteesecure

In a manner that achieves the desired result or outcome

manage time effectively

efficientlyproductivelysuccessfully

In a manner that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense

The new software helped us complete the project efficiently.

effectivelyproductivelyexpeditiously

A place where people are employed

Here are some tips on how to manage time effectively at work.

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