If a task doesn't require your special talents and skills, consider delegating it to someone else. As your day progresses and you finish a task, cross it off the list. If an unexpected crisis lands on your desk, take a minute to reorganize your list. If the task is urgent, reschedule your time accordingly. As always, there are exceptions to the rules.
Scheduling is paramount for time management.
Meetings, memos, e-mail, conference calls, correspondence, and incessantly ringing phones are a constant for most industry professionals. They're also time killers. When scheduling, pay close attention to goals and goal keepers. Meetings or conference calls, for example, can be expedited if only necessary personnel are involved. Uninformed individuals can bog down details and waste precious collaboration time.