Time Well Spent: The Power of the 5P Model

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Sue welcomes back Courtney Kloehn, an experienced healthcare executive and Capstone coach, to the podcast. In this episode, Sue and Courtney introduce the 5P model of time, priority and energy management, which includes prioritizing, planning, performing, pausing, and pivoting. They emphasize the need to be thoughtful in how time is used and to focus on high-priority tasks. They also discuss the importance of starting and ending meetings on time, managing email effectively, and delegating tasks. The episode concludes with tips on restoring energy and the importance of building proactivity into processes.

• The 5P model of time, priority and energy management includes habits and tactics for prioritizing, planning, performing, pausing, and pivoting.
• Time is a precious non-renewable resource, and it is important to be thoughtful in how it is used.
• Starting and ending meetings on time shows respect for others' time and can improve productivity.
• Managing email effectively, setting turnaround times for responses, and clearing the inbox regularly can help reduce overwhelm.
• Delegating tasks and evaluating what can be put down can free up time for higher-priority activities.
• Restoring energy through self-care and setting boundaries is essential for maintaining productivity and well-being.

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• Daily Planner
• FOCUS + ACTION Guide

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Hi! I’m Sue Tetzlaff. I’m a culture and execution strategist for small and rural healthcare organizations - helping them to be the provider and employer-of-choice so they can keep care local and margins strong.

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