Three simple steps for thinking about making the most of your time.

1. Time Management
in Life and Committees

2. Introduction
 The “Fences approach” is:
 A way to think about time management
 A collection of techniques to manage time better
 A way to remember the values behind time management
 What the “Fences approach” is not:
 A comprehensive and fool-proof plan
 This presentation doesn’t include “rebuilding”
 A completely extended metaphor

3. Fence #1: Scope and Limits
 You can’t do everything!
 What fits into your ideal
life?
 What fits in to your
committee’s mandate?
PUT INTO PRACTICE!
At least once a year make
a list of what you value, or
what your committee
needs to accomplish.
Everything to be
accomplished
Everything else…
Remember: There are plenty of
worthwhile things you just can’t fit in.

4. Fence #2: Needs and Wants
 Some things in life aren’t
optional.
 Individual- Eating well,
sleeping enough, family…
 Committee-Keeping
records, informed
discussions, research…
PUT INTO PRACTICE!
When you make your
schedule, start with these
items and work around
Everything you want to
accomplish
Everything else…
Remember: There are plenty of
worthwhile things you just can’t fit in.
Everything
you need to
accomplish

5. Fence #3: Going all in!
 You can’t be effective
without being present
 Whether it’s being
there for a friend, or
listening to a friend…
commit to what you are
doing!
PUT INTO PRACTICE!
Turn off your cellphone
at meetings. Make time
between commitments
to shift gears.
Everything you want to
accomplish
Everything else…
Remember: There are plenty of
worthwhile things you just can’t fit in.
Everything
you need to
accomplish

6. Summary
Lesson 1: Establish your goals first—work
within those!
Lesson 2: Distinguish between needs and
wants—Start with your needs!
Lesson 3: Commit to what you’re doing
when you’re doing it—Full attention!