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Managers of after-school clubs run the risk of wearing themselves out if they don't take control of the time available and use it wisely, says Jackie Nunns there's never enough time in the day. But by adopting simple time-management principles you can maximise the time that is available.

there's never enough time in the day. But by adopting simple time-management principles you can maximise the time that is available.

Working with children is our chosen profession and being generous with our time is part of the job. However, if a quality service is to deliver on its promises it needs to take control of the time available and use it wisely.

Be aware of the top ten time eaters:

* Lack of objectives, priorities or planning

* Poor crisis management, shifting priorities

* Attempting too much

* Personal disorganisation

* Interruptions (drop-in visitors, telephone calls etc)

* Inability to say no

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