Abstract
Ever feel like you are spinning your wheels as chair? Poor time management may be to blame. In a recent study of department chairs/directors, 81% of respondents indicated the amount of time required to respond to communications was more than anticipated; 31% indicated time management was their single biggest challenge as chair (Schwinghammer et al., 2012). This session will provide participants with a brief overview of several recent publications relevant to time management for department chairpersons, followed by guided small-group discussions related to time management concerns. Practical recommendations and suggestions for improving efficiency and decreasing stress will be discussed.
Keywords: Time Management, Leadership, Prioritize, Delegate
How to Cite:
Hlavac, C. D., (2015) “Spinning your Wheels? Practical Time Management Solutions for Chairpersons”, Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings 1(2015).
Publisher Notes
Attendees of this session will:
- Review recent research related to time management for chairpersons
- Discuss the various roles of the chair
- Dialogue regarding stressors of the chairperson position
- Develop time saving strategies
- Identify tasks that can be delegated to faculty or staff
- Prioritize important tasks and minimize time waste
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