Improve workforce productivity with time management software from Sage.

In order to properly plan your day, it’s important you know what requires your time.

Specific objectives help guide you through your day, week, or even month. These objectives should include set deadlines to help with motivation.

A list helps you plan your day, see what you need to do and keep track of tasks. So much so, that Sir Richard Branson credits his success on his making to-do lists.

Sort your to-do list into high to low priorities. Knowing what to focus on first, and identifying important tasks, ensures your efforts aren’t wasted on the wrong things.

It’s important to remove or at least minimise distractions. Otherwise, your day could become unproductive. Try using set periods to check emails and avoid social media.

Multitasking doesn't work. By switching between tasks, you ultimately take longer to complete anything. Instead, focus on one task and group similar tasks together when working through your to-do list.

Teamwork is key to efficient time management. Try asking co-workers for help in managing tasks that aren’t your top priorities, but still need to be completed. This will save you time and give them the opportunity for growth in their jobs too.

Overworking is detrimental to your health and the business. Make sure to take regular breaks, get fresh air and step away from your desk. Remember high-quality work does not equate to high-quantity volumes of work.

Business management solutions and time management software like Sage 200cloud Standard and Sage 200cloud Professional, can help streamline tasks, so you can focus on high-priority tasks and cross admin off your to-do list.