Time Management

Overview
This article by Mike Fisher offers practical guidance on how technical leaders can regain control over their schedules. It presents ten actionable strategies for improving personal productivity and aligning time investment with high-impact leadership responsibilities.

Key Takeaways

• Prioritize work that directly influences team outcomes and product delivery.
• Set clear boundaries and allocate dedicated focus time.
• Use time-boxing and the Pomodoro technique to maintain momentum.
• Delegate effectively and empower team members to own work.
• Regularly review and adjust your schedule based on evolving priorities.

Who Would Benefit

• Engineering managers and technical leads.
• Software architects who balance project work and mentorship.
• Product leaders looking to improve personal productivity.
• Individual contributors aspiring to adopt leadership habits.

Frameworks and Methodologies

• Pomodoro Technique
• Eisenhower Matrix
• Time-boxing