The 4 D's of Time Management

Do, delegate, delay, delete

Author

Kelly Vaughn
September 26, 2024

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How it works:

  • Delay if the task can be done later

  • Delete tasks that are unnecessary

  • Delegate tasks that can be done by others

  • Do the tasks that make the most sense for you to own