ChatGPT said:
That’s a great topic! Time management is critical in sales and leadership, where balancing prospecting, follow-ups, meetings, and strategy can be overwhelming.
Here’s how you could structure this part of your sales training:
1. The Time Management Mindset
- Treat time as your most valuable asset—because it is.
- Prioritize high-impact activities: Focus on revenue-generating tasks.
- Learn to say “no” to distractions that don’t align with your goals.
2. Planning for Success
- Time Blocking: Set specific time slots for prospecting, follow-ups, and meetings.
- The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle): Identify the 20% of activities that drive 80% of results.
- Daily & Weekly Planning: Plan your top priorities the night before or early in the morning.
3. Leveraging Technology & Systems
- CRM Tools: Keep track of follow-ups and opportunities efficiently.
- Automation: Use email templates, scheduling tools, and AI to save time.
- Delegation: Offload non-essential tasks to team members or virtual assistants.
4. Managing Distractions & Staying Focused
- Avoid Multitasking: It kills productivity. Focus on one task at a time.
- Set Boundaries: Limit social media, unnecessary meetings, and interruptions.
- Energy Management: Take breaks to maintain high performance throughout the day.
5. Measuring & Adjusting
- Track Your Time: Identify time-wasting activities and adjust.
- End-of-Day Review: What worked? What didn’t? Improve daily.
- Accountability: Have a mentor, manager, or peer help keep you on track.
Would you like this section turned into a script or slides for your training?