1. Time Management for a
Developer
Syed Nazir Razik
Nov 22, 2011 09:00 – 12.30pm
syed@railsfactory.org
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2. Syed Nazir Razik

3. Finite Nature of Time
• Why is time a great equalizer?
• Time is finite - choose wisely

4. Benefits of Time Management
• Eliminate procrastination
• Feel more in-control
• Reduce stress
• Complete more tasks and increase success
• Enjoy free time more

5. Materials of Time Management
• Long-term planners
• Weekly schedules
• To-do lists

6. @RailsFactory

7. Long Term Planning
• Always include long-term plans
• Use tools like “Google Calendar" to
organize time
• Determine work, travel time and family
responsibilities
• Identify and schedule these in advance

8. Planning Week - Week
• Done in conjunction with
academic planner
• Schedule at least one week ahead
• Look at the schedule each day

9. Complete Weekly Schedule
• Fill in preset activities
• Fill in necessary activities with
variable times
• Schedule tasks in the remaining free
time
• Schedule enough time for mail
communication, Learning, Discussion
and other work

10. When Schedule is Interrupted
• Adjust as needed
• Don't use interruption as an excuse
• Avoid interruptions with good planning

11. Daily “To-Do” lists
• Use with weekly schedules
• Ideal for less structured days
• Only reminds - specific times not set

12. Transform Time Management
to Task Management
• Break goal into series of "to do" tasks
• Prioritize tasks on "to do" list
• Work on high-priority tasks first

13. Build Priority Lists
• As easy as 1, 2, 3
o 1 - very important
o 2 - somewhat important
o 3 - least important

14. File Timesheets on Work done

15. Questions ?