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The So What from BCG

How CEOs Spend Their Time

Jan 3, 2024
Bob Sulentic, CEO of CBRE, and Jeff Hill from BCG discuss the importance of time management for CEOs. They explore different approaches to managing time, including leaving open hours for thinking. The impact on company culture, meeting efficiency, and personal brand building is also discussed.
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  • CEOs should prioritize tasks and responsibilities based on their fixed amount of time.
  • Having unscheduled time allows for flexibility and productive thinking, leading to a more effective leader.

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Importance of Time Management for CEOs

Successful CEOs have different approaches to managing their time, but they all have a system in place. Allocating time to think clearly and make the right decisions is crucial. CEOs should prioritize tasks and responsibilities based on their fixed amount of time. Time management evolves with changing responsibilities. As the company and role grow, CEOs should focus more on impacting things through others. A significant amount of unscheduled time allows for flexibility and productive thinking.

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