With bigger workloads, tighter deadlines and more pressure, the temptation to pack in as many tasks as possible is hard to resist. But juggling too many things at once can lead to more mistakes and stress, along with loss of productivity. Sreeradha D Basu suggests how you can get it right.
1 Get Organised “Make a list of the things that you need to accomplish,” says Sangeeta Lala, senior VP, TeamLease Services. “With so much technology at one’s fingertips, it’s become easier. One should use these gadgets to schedule tasks,” she says.
2 Prioritise your Tasks List the tasks you need to get done and classify them in order of importance, impending deadlines and the like. Also learn to recognise when a particular task is so important that you need to put multitasking on hold and give it your undivided attention.
3 Don’t Procrastinate As your responsibilities increase, you need to resist procrastination. “If you have an agenda, plan early and address it as soon as possible. Otherwise if you keep tasks on hold, they tend to pile up, affecting the quality of your work,” says TeamLease Services’ Lala.
4 Eliminate Distractions Resist the urge to peek at your blinking smartphone or answering your email when you’re working on something. Keep those tasks for later and don’t let them waste your time.
5 Don’t Overcommit Multitasking has its advantages, but don’t take on too much or set yourself unrealistic targets. “It’s all very well to impress your bosses but don’t end up becoming a victim of burnout,” says Vijay Anand Menon, associate director at RAMPgreen Solutions, provider of cloud-based call centre solutions.
(The Economic Times, Mumbai, 27-04-2012)
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