* Meet with your manager to discuss departmental and staff needs and develop a priority list from this conversation.
* Using your list of priorities, identify items that need to be researched or completed to be considered accomplished.
* Develop a timeline for each item while taking into consideration your other responsibilities.
* Consider items that are appropriate to delegate to staff.
Develop a priority chart that includes time goals to assist you in planning your daily needs. (See Table 1.) Within this chart, you can include the time needed for your leadership growth and development. Integrating these elements directly into your daily calendar creates a more realistic picture.