Management development and managers' use of their time

This article discusses the nature and the reality of managerial jobs and how managers spend their time.

The findings of the study suggest that in general, significant improvements in the use of managerial time can be obtained by addressing the following issues at work:
– the management of meetings;
– the management of paper work/desk work activities;
– delegation and supervision;
– the management of fleeting contacts and interruptions.