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5 tips for managing your time as an engineering manager

5 tips for managing your time as an engineering manager

The success of your team and your role depends on your ability to manage your time effectively.

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Gregor Ojstersek
Feb 08, 2023
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As an engineering manager, you are holding a lot of different responsibilities. The responsibility for organizing a team, overseeing projects, and making sure your department is successful.

Managing your time can be challenging when you have so many responsibilities to take care of.

The success of your team and your role, however, depends on your ability to manage your time effectively.

We'll take a look at 5 important tips to manage your time effectively.

Following these pointers will keep you organized, focused, and productive.

Prioritization of tasks

One of the most crucial components of time management for engineering managers is task prioritization. Focusing on the most important tasks first will ensure you can achieve your goals.

Making a to-do list and prioritizing tasks based on their urgency and importance, is your very important tool to be successful. Delegation is also crucial for prioritizing tasks. I like to follow a simple rule, which states: If it’s not critical, it can b…

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