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Monday reflection: Protecting time

 

Taking time and making time is only the start. Protecting time is really important. Without active protection, time can quickly disappear. Meetings expand beyond the time allocated, requests creep in to your email inbox and you use your available time answering them and as a result your priorities and deadlines slip. Protecting time means setting clear boundaries, saying no when needed and defending focus as a resource, not a luxury. 

Good managers don’t just plan their time; they guard it. This isn’t about being unavailable to those who need you, instead it is about being intentional in how you use your time. When you protect time for thinking, planning, and meaningful work, you increase your effectiveness and your ability to deliver.
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