A certain portion of this kind of time, however, will be taken by subordinates and is called subordinate-imposed time.
Self-imposed time-used to do those things that the manager originates or agrees to do. Neglecting these requests will also result in penalties, though not always as direct or swift. System-imposed time-used to accommodate requests from peers for active support. Specifically, we shall deal with three kinds of management time:īoss-imposed time-used to accomplish those activities that the boss requires and that the manager cannot disregard without direct and swift penalty. Why is it that managers are typically running out of time while their subordinates are typically running out of work? Here we shall explore the meaning of management time as it relates to the interaction between managers and their bosses, their peers, and their subordinates.
Covey to provide a commentary (see the sidebar “Making Time for Gorillas”). For its reissue as a Classic, HBR asked Stephen R. Editor’s note: This article was originally published in the November–December 1974 issue of HBR and has been one of the publication’s two best-selling reprints ever.
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