Gabriela Gonzalez
Research Mentor(s): Elizabeth Trinh
Mentor Department: Management and Organizations
Authors: Gabriela Gonzalez , Elizabeth Trinh
Session: Session 2 (10:00am – 10:50am)
Presentation Type: Poster 84
Abstract
Understanding time management and productivity among successful leaders provides valuable insights into how high-achieving individuals navigate demanding roles while maintaining balance and effectiveness. Leaders often operate under intense time pressures and juggle complex responsibilities, making their strategies for managing time and achieving productivity both compelling and instructive. This research explores a critical question: how do leaders balance time management and productivity? Specifically, it examines how they prioritize competing demands, allocate time effectively, and ensure their efforts align with broader goals. A qualitative approach is employed, utilizing interviews with leaders across diverse industries. The data is analyzed through emergent themes and categories to capture the lived experiences and nuanced strategies employed by participants. While the findings are still in progress, the study aims to uncover actionable insights into how leaders successfully manage time and productivity. These insights are expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of organizational behavior and leadership, particularly the intersection of time management, productivity, and leadership effectiveness. By focusing on real-world strategies and experiences, this research adds to the growing body of knowledge in leadership studies, offering practical implications for aspiring and current leaders striving to enhance their effectiveness in professional environments.
