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Quality Improvement Tools for Time Management

Managing limited resources and meeting deadlines can be challenging requirements. These tools support efforts to effectively use time allotted for projects, preventing distractions and minimizing errors.time management photo - calendar.jpg

  • Idea Parking Lot Matrix - Minimize distractions and unrelated disruptions during meetings Minimize distractions and unrelated disruptions during meetings
  • Managing Disruptions and Distractions Matrix - Chart a course for accomplishing urgent and important tasks through avoidance of distractions
  • Mistake Proofing - Develop countermeasures where a mistake or defect could occur, to improve productivity and reduce rework
  • Pre-Mortem Analysis - Identify vulnerabilities and potential failures in a plan in efforts to prevent them
 

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PHF experts have activated these tools in the field. If your organization needs support in using this tool, has questions, or can share an example of how these tools have been used, please contact Vanessa Lamers at vlamers@phf.org.
Quality Improvement Tools for Time Management