Time management part I: goal setting as a planning tool

Purpose – This paper aims to establish the leadership quality of good time management as the second of the “leadership performance standards” introduced in the first installment of this column and begins with proper goal setting as a powerful time management and planning tool.Design/methodology/approach – The paper introduces planning as the first key to good time management, and then establishes the place of goal setting in the planning process. It covers personal work goal setting and setting goals for subordinates.Findings – The paper finds that career goal‐setting can be used effectively as a time‐management tool to aid in departmental and organizational goal‐setting and planning.Originality/value – The value of using this approach is in more fulfilled employees offering more effective service.