Self-management is the ability of a professional—whether an employee or entrepreneur—to have full control over defining their work routine, while taking responsibility for delivering quality results on time, always considering the production chain—that is, being aware of the impact their work has on the routines of others involved in the process.

It refers to autonomy and the freedom to act. In companies that encourage self-management, the presence of a boss is almost invisible. The employee becomes a kind of “leader” of their tasks, always following pre-established guidelines on how work should be carried out and how hierarchical relationships should be handled.

Ten Ways to Adopt Self-Management (Beyond Being Organized)

1. Have a task control routine: Self-management won’t work if you don’t know exactly what needs to be done each day.
2. Establish your productive processes: Take advantage of your autonomy and create your own work methodology (document it!)—where to start, how to execute, where to work, when to do what.
3. Develop time management skills: One of the most important aspects of self-management; it shows whether you can truly self-manage, even anticipating task deadlines.
4. Be able to set priorities: When everything seems important or “urgent,” there is a high probability of delivering low-quality results.
5. Define clear goals: Be realistic when setting goals throughout the self-management process to avoid frustrating your own expectations.
6. Learn to say no when necessary: As the principle of “essentialism” teaches, knowing when to say no is fundamental in various situations and is part of self-management since you have full control over your tasks, priorities, and time.
7. Always have an action plan: Write down your action plan for adopting self-management daily, including your needs for the new routine (better internet, a more comfortable chair, etc.).
8. Be proactive: Self-management and proactivity go hand in hand; your routine cannot be passive, waiting for demands to reach you or your inbox. Often, the professional creates new demands.
9. Create a work evaluation routine: Regularly self-assess your routine and deliveries to make adjustments and improve processes (even your working hours can be adjusted if necessary).
10. Observe the routines and needs of colleagues and clients: A self-managed professional is not an island; frequent communication with others involved in the process is essential to stay aware of responsibilities and the impact of your work.

Source: RD Station

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