To concentrate on being effective, not on being busy.
To minimize wasted time.
The priorities being your key goals and objectives.
Plan in bite sized chunks.
Break complicated or difficult tasks into achievable elements or steps. The first step could be to investigate.
Identify the right time for each activity, for you and others?
Remain organized during a busy day and make sure important decisions are made on time
Leave time free for the unexpected
Establish routines and patterns of work to improve efficiency.
This will save you time, helping you work smarter, not harder. What's more, these same techniques help you beat work overload – a key source of stress.