Time is Short

A recent survey found that 46 percent of CFO's had trouble managing work time. The time crunch has increased since 2001, when 36 indicated that time management was their most pressing challenge. Ironically, technology was the second most important challenge, particularly technology created to simplify an executive's world.

Cell phones, laptops, management software, ERP's and wireless handhelds for communication have a down side. They need babysitting, they require training, upgrading, data entry, backup, synching, they need to be secure, they need to be recharged, and when they are on and working they provide a steady stream of interruptions. They may be reducing the ability to have focused task time.

A chunk has gone into new systems such as project management software and confusing hand-held devices, said Bryan Kaiser, 30, Cincinnati Management Resources division director.

He has some advice.

"Choose technology that best serves the business and doesn't require a lot of time to learn," Kaiser, of Ludlow, said.

(well duh, and how do we figure that one out exactly)

"Every bell and whistle requires more maintenance and, ultimately, more time. What if people spent the same amount of time trying to figure out ways to save you money?"

Original story by John Ekberg | Cincinatti Enquirer View Original