Structuring Your Calendar for Maximum Efficiency: Maker Time vs. Manager Time
Later this month, Katrina and I will be leading a workshop titled "Communications and Calendars," where we'll explore effective strategies for time management that we've adopted over the years. We've benefited immensely from various trainings, particularly on the concept of batching projects into large time blocks.
Alex Hormozi articulates this strategy by dividing his days into "maker" days and "manager" days. He strictly avoids mixing these two types of days. On manager days, he schedules back-to-back meetings in 30-60 minute blocks, aiming to maximize meeting time. Conversely, maker days are reserved for creative and production work, broken into expansive 4-6 hour blocks. The key, according to Hormozi, is to prevent manager-type interruptions during these critical creative periods.
Dan Sullivan from Strategic Coach offers a similar categorization with "focus days" and "buffer days," tailored to enhance productivity by dedicating specific days to concentrated work versus preparatory and transitional activities.
