Practice of tracking, analyzing, and optimizing non-billable activities like admin work, internal meetings, and professional development to improve overall profitability and utilization.
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Cognitive cost incurred when switching between different tasks or projects, including attention residue, ramp-up time, and reduced performance. Research shows switching can cost 20-40% of productive time.
Productivity framework by Cal Newport that distinguishes between cognitively demanding deep work and low-value shallow work, advocating for dedicated time blocks and minimization of the latter.
Task prioritization technique by Brian Tracy that categorizes tasks into 5 categories (A through E) based on importance and consequences. Featured in 'Eat That Frog!' as a core productivity principle.
Comprehensive time management system by David Allen consisting of five steps: capture, clarify, organize, reflect, and engage. An all-in-one system of lists and calendars for both work and personal life.
Time management strategy popularized by Leo Babauta focusing on identifying 1-3 most important tasks each day. Emphasizes doing MITs first thing in the morning during peak cognitive hours for maximum impact.
Concept by Vilfredo Pareto stating that 80% of outcomes result from 20% of causes. In time management, 20% of efforts produce 80% of results, guiding focus on high-impact activities.
Non-billable time management involves tracking and minimizing time spent on activities that can't be charged to clients, improving profitability while ensuring necessary business functions are maintained.
Most time tracking tools support: