Good managers effectively utilize their time. They understand that being organized is one of the critical components of time management.

Time must be managed to succeed in supervision. There is simply too much going on to lose time to non value activities. The successful supervisor understands which of their tasks add value to themselves, their group, and company.

The professional manager always has a plan. They realize the importance of a plan in their position. Their plan helps keep them on track and prevents the “waste” of time.

New supervisors must learn to say “no”. There are too many demands on every manager to accept every offer and request for their time. However, the successful supervisor knows which tasks to turn down, and also understands when they should give up their time even for non value activities.