Summary of Randy Pausch Lecture: Time Management

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Randy Pausch discusses the importance of time management and goal setting in order to be productive. He shares a number of tips on how to best manage one's time, including delegating tasks, using interruptions sparingly, and having a paper recycling bin.

  • 00:00:00 The speaker discusses how to manage time effectively, focusing on setting goals and avoiding wasting time.
  • 00:05:00 Randy Pausch discusses how to deal with the boss, how to delegate, and how to manage time, stressing the importance of having a monetary and time budget in one's head. He also recommends watching Saturday Night Live episodes on the web to get some of his advice.
  • 00:10:00 Randy Pausch discusses the importance of goals, priorities, and planning in order to manage one's time well. He also shares a humorous story about getting out of a speeding ticket.
  • 00:15:00 Randy Pausch discusses the importance of goal setting and time management, stressing the importance of breaking things down into small steps. He also discusses the use of to-do lists and how to keep them effective.
  • 00:20:00 In this video, Randy Pausch discusses time management and the importance of clearing your desk of unnecessary paperwork. He recommends that you touch each piece of paper once and that you keep your to-do list sorted by importance, not by date.
  • 00:25:00 Randy Pausch discusses the importance of having a filing system and multiple monitors to be effective in work. He recommends that employees ask their bosses for a second monitor to increase their productivity.
  • 00:30:00 In this lecture, Randy Pausch discusses the importance of time management and how to best manage stressful situations. He recommends using a speakerphone, keeping calls short, and having something on your desk that you are interested in doing next. He also advises hanging up while talking to telemarketers in order to avoid being caught.
  • 00:35:00 Randy Pausch discusses the importance of time management, stressing the importance of writing thank you notes and recycling paper. He also discusses the importance of having a paper recycling bin and wearing a headset.
  • 00:40:00 Randy Pausch discusses how to manage time and be more efficient, using concepts such as opportunity cost and saying no. He also recommends that people make their office comfortable for themselves and optionally comfortable for others.
  • 00:45:00 Randy Pausch discusses the importance of time management and how to best use your time. He advises using interruptions sparingly and protecting your creative time. He also recommends time budgets to see where your time is going and being aware of how you're spending your time.
  • 00:50:00 Randy Pausch discusses the different types of time management and how to be efficient in order to maximize productivity. He also relates this to his experience as a father and spouse and how they have impacted his work life.
  • 00:55:00 Randy Pausch discusses the importance of time management and the benefits of delegation. He advises people to do the job themselves that is the ugliest and most difficult, in order to instill trust in their subordinates.

01:00:00 - 01:15:00

Randy Pausch gives his advice on time management, which includes communicating clearly, delegating tasks, and getting feedback from others. He also recommends using a daytimer or personal digital assistant to help keep track of one's time.

  • 01:00:00 Randy Pausch provides advice on time management, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, challenging subordinates, and rewarding good behavior. He also discusses the importance of delegating tasks appropriately and not trying to learn how to do things oneself.
  • 01:05:00 Randy Pausch shares his advice on how to be more efficient in meetings by locking the door, unplugging the phone, and taking everyone's Blackberries. He also recommends one minute minutes at the end of a meeting to record what decisions were made and who is responsible. He advises emailing out one-minute minutes to make sure decisions are properly documented.
  • 01:10:00 Randy Pausch advises against nagging and suggests that people should get feedback solutions from others in confidence.
  • 01:15:00 The speaker discusses the importance of time management and recommends using a daytimer or personal digital assistant, doing a time journal, and revisiting the talk in 30 days.

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