time management

British

noun

the analysis of how working hours are spent and the prioritization of tasks in order to maximize personal efficiency in the workplace

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“Our style of football is to run the ball. Time management is what we pride ourselves on,” Ibrahim said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2022

Time management: Ability to plan research tasks over several weeks or months.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

Time management has prompted many a shared digital calendar in poly relationships.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2020

Time management firm Homebase here showed employment among its small business clients hit a plateau, while clients of Kronos here which manages employee time across a larger swath of industries, showed a drop in shifts.

From Reuters • Jul. 9, 2020

Time management is important if you are balancing business and family: One of the reasons many mums and dads start their own business is to be able to spend more time with the children.

From The Guardian • Jul. 25, 2013

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