THOMAS L. WILLIS PCAM| AssociaonBridge,LLC


This arcle reprinted with permission. It originally appeared in the June 2014 issue of QuorumTM, a publicaon of the Washington Metro Chapter of Community Associaons Instute (WMCCAI).


EDITOR’S NOTE: Mr. Willis spoke on the topic of Time Management, MulTasking & Other Myths at the Pennsylvania & Delaware Valley Chapter’s Philadelphia Regional Council Educaon Program in June 2014. Certain text in this arcle refers to a similar presentaon Mr. Willis’ gave to the Washington Metro Chapter’s Manager Luncheon.


It’s been a blast sharing “Time Management, Multi-Tasking and Other Myths” the last two years.


The Manager Luncheon format is a great way to present topics in a relaxed setting. It was easy for the group to open up and express how the pressure to get more done in less time is greater now than ever before. Ironically, technology designed to save time and increase efficiency has had the opposite effect. Demands and expectations have increased, leaving many managers battling stress and exhaustion.


Fortunately, the time management techniques developed over the past few decades still work. There are several “big ideas” concepts that put you in a position to succeed and find satisfaction in your work and life. There are also some common myths that need to be debunked. The latest session was jam-packed with takeaways, but here are a few of the high points.


Let’s start with five myths:


MYTH 1: You can manage time. Time is a constant. 60 seconds is always 60 seconds. You can’t manage that. What we call “time management” is more accurately event management. It’s the value you add to time.


MYTH 2: You can’t manage time. Since we are stuck with the term “time management,” we’ll work with that. Those who


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