L3 - Introduction to Time Management

Question 1

What is the Pareto Principle?

Answer 1

20% of the input (time, resources, effort) accounts for 80% of the output (result, rewards).

Question 2

List the SMART goals used to breakdown tasks in a project.

Answer 2

• Specific: what, why, who, where, which?
• Measurable: how much, how many?
• Attainable: realistic, not extreme, how?
• Relevant: worthwhile?
• Time-Bound: target date, when, what can I do now, for one month?

Question 3

Give prioritisation levels examples.

Answer 3

• Important but not urgent
• Not important but urgent
• Not important and not urgent

Question 4

How do you plan your time from deadlines?

Answer 4

Work backwards from deadlines.