For time management techniques to succeed, you must fit them into your life style, not the other way around. Librarians are service- oriented, therefore, may find it more difficult than other people do to say no to any request. However, you must remember your priorities. Determine if you are the best person to do the task, based on your priorities, responsibilities and strengths. If not, delegate to an appropriate individual.
Delegation requires planning and follow up.
It is discussed later in the chapter. Don't postpone the decision. It does not leave a good impression of your capabilities or reliability. Even if the request does not meet your criteria for what you should spend your time on, you may have some good ideas. Make meetings work for you Meetings can be huge time-wasters if you do not plan them carefully.