Effective Time Management Strategies for Research: Practical Approaches and Tips
This guide, created by Dr. Olivia Ojano Sheehan and Dr. Robbin Kirkland, explores various fundamental approaches to time management tailored to research activities. Participants will learn to discuss and share practical strategies for dedicating time effectively for research. Key methodologies covered include organizational techniques, the Warrior approach, goal-setting strategies, prioritization, technological tools, and foundational skills for effective time management. Practical tips and a sample research timeline will also be provided, empowering researchers to optimize their productivity.
Effective Time Management Strategies for Research: Practical Approaches and Tips
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Dedicated Research Time Facilitated by:Olivia Ojano Sheehan, Ph.D.& Robbin Kirkland, Ph.D. CORE Faculty Development
Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to discuss different basic approaches to time management as applied to research. • Participants will be able to share practical tips on dedicating time for research.
#1: The “Get Organized” Approach • Order • Organization of things • Organization of tasks • Organization of people
#2: The Warrior Approach • Survival and Independent Production • Insulation • Isolation • Delegation
#3: The Goal Approach • Achievement • Long-term, mid-range, and short-term planning • Goal-setting • Visualization • Self-motivation • Creating a positive mental attitude
#4: The ABC Approach • Prioritization and Values Identification • Values clarification • Task ranking
#5: The Magic Tool Approach • Technology • Tools (e.g. right calendar, right planner, right computer program (SPSS), right laptop computer, right handheld) help keep track of priorities, organize tasks, and more easily access key information.
#6: The Time Management 101Approach • Skills • Master certain basics such as using a planner, creating “to do” lists, setting goals, delegating, organizing, prioritizing.
Time ManagementAnalysis Exercise • On a piece of paper, outline your schedule pertaining to a research project. • Which time management approach best describes your dedicated time for research?
Practical Tips onDedicating Time for Research • Plan and have an “end-goal” in mind • Schedule your priorities • Limit interruptions (e-mail, telephone, unexpected visitors, etc.) • Be organized (but be reasonable) • Don’t procrastinate
Practical Tips onManaging Time • Be flexible • Delegate • Don’t attempt too much.
Tips for Residency Directors • Meet with residents regularly and discuss their research projects. • Make sure residents go through the online certificate training – both parties learn about research.
Example Research Timeline • Slide 14: Research Project • Slide 15: Case Report
Research Project Paper & Poster Idea Protocol IRB Implementation Analyses MAR APR MAY-JULY AUG-DEC JAN FEB-MAR Presentation OOA Poster Contest MAY JUNE
Case Report Idea Lit. Review Implementation Paper & Poster AUG SEPT-OCT NOV-JAN FEB-MAR Presentation OOA Poster Contest MAY JUNE
Summary • Different basic approaches to time management • Practical tips on dedicating time for research • Examples of research timeline