
1. Have a clear plan with goals and an up-to-date comprehensive task lists.
2. Organize your day to to maximize what you get done in the limited time you have.
3. Always have something to do with you in case you have "dead" times.
4. Always carry something to take notes with to record ideas, decisions, etc.
5. Delegate what you can to trusted staff.
6. Don't make things harder than they are. Simplify and break big projects into smaller steps.