Episode 15: Time Management - Balancing Service and Operations

11/04/2025 3 min Episodio 15
Episode 15: Time Management - Balancing Service and Operations

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Smoke Break - Episode 15: Time Management - Balancing Service and OperationsEpisode Duration: 8 minutesJoin host Mike Hernandez as he shares practical strategies for managing the competing demands on your time as an assistant manager. Learn how to balance excellent customer service with operational responsibilities while maintaining your sanity.Episode OverviewMaster essential time management elements:Peak hour planning techniquesFlexible routine developmentDelegation strategiesTask batching methodsPriority management systemsPeak Period ManagementLearn to implement:Rush hour task planningQuiet period optimizationCustomer flow anticipationService-focused schedulingOperational timing adjustmentRoutine DevelopmentDevelop approaches for:Creating daily frameworksBuilding in flexibilityStrategic task placementWorkload distributionSchedule adaptationDelegation ExcellenceMaster techniques for:Team capability buildingResponsibility distributionIndependent operation trainingTask handoff proceduresOversight balanceTask OrganizationCreate systems for:Similar task batchingActivity categorizationEfficiency maximizationWorkflow optimizationTransition minimizationAssistant Manager Action ItemThis week's time management task:Document all shift activitiesIdentify combination opportunitiesDetermine delegation possibilitiesAssess timing optimizationImplement one routine changeResources MentionedVisit cstorethrive.com for additional management resourcesNext Episode PreviewStay tuned for more strategies to enhance your management effectiveness."Smoke Break" delivers weekly insights for convenience store assistant managers in bite-sized, actionable episodes under 10 minutes.#ConvenienceStore #TimeManagement #RetailManagement #TeamLeadership #ProductivityHacks #WorkflowOptimization