Plan Your Week in Under 30 Minutes

Most experts agree that anyone in the business world can plan an entire week in less than 30 minutes. How do they do it? Follow the OATS formula below, as adapted from President's Newsletter:

O: Objectives

What results do you want to see by the end of the week? Write them down and rank them.

A: Activities

What do you have to do to achieve your goals? List the necessary activities, and put them in sequence.

T: Time

How much time will each activity require? To plan realistically, allow yourself more time than you think you will actually need. This gives you flexibility if unexpected problems develop.

S: Schedule

Look at your calendar and decide when you can do each activity. Most people underestimate the power of a schedule, but you won't get anything accomplished if you don't schedule time to do it.

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