You're a network engineer who's always running out of time. What habits do you need to develop?

Network engineering is a demanding and complex field that requires constant learning, troubleshooting, and innovation. As a network engineer, you may often feel overwhelmed by the amount of tasks, projects, and challenges that you have to deal with on a daily basis. How can you manage your time more effectively and avoid burnout? Here are some habits that you need to develop to become a more productive and efficient network engineer.

1 Plan your day

The first habit that you need to develop is to plan your day ahead. This means that you should have a clear idea of what you need to accomplish, prioritize your tasks, and allocate your time accordingly. Planning your day can help you avoid distractions, stay focused, and meet your deadlines. You can use a calendar, a to-do list, or a project management tool to organize your daily activities and track your progress.

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Valmir P.

Engenheiro de Computação, Professor de Hardware/Redes/Inclusão Digital e Consultor de TI.
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O ideal para qualquer profissão quando se está ficando sem tempo para as atividades é sempre fazer um planejamento, organizar as tarefas para poder cumprir os prazos determinados, focar nas prioridades e gerenciar através de uma planilha ou agenda e cumprir o que foi estipulado.

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2 Automate repetitive tasks

The second habit that you need to develop is to automate repetitive tasks. As a network engineer, you may have to perform many routine and tedious tasks, such as configuring devices, monitoring networks, or generating reports. These tasks can take up a lot of your time and energy, and prevent you from working on more creative and strategic projects. You can use automation tools, scripts, or frameworks to simplify and speed up these tasks, and free up your time for more important and challenging work.

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3 Document your work

The third habit that you need to develop is to document your work. Documentation is essential for network engineering, as it helps you keep track of your network design, configuration, performance, and issues. Documentation can also help you communicate your work to others, such as your colleagues, clients, or managers. You can use diagrams, charts, notes, or wikis to document your work, and make sure that you update them regularly and keep them organized.

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4 Learn new skills

The fourth habit that you need to develop is to learn new skills. Network engineering is a dynamic and evolving field that requires you to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices. Learning new skills can help you improve your performance, solve problems, and create value for your organization. You can use online courses, books, podcasts, or blogs to learn new skills, and practice them on your own or with your peers.

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Michael Georgi

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Da diese Herausforderung viele Menschen trifft gibt es einige sehr effektive Techniken. Beispielsweise das Pareto-Prinzip (80/20) - Konzentriere dich auf die 20% der Fähigkeiten, die 80% der Ergebnisse bringen. Mikrolernen (also 15min täglich, dafür aber jeden Tag) ist auch sehr hilfreich. Im allgemeinen habe ich festgestellt, dass es sehr schwer wird neben den aktuellen Projektthemen in ein neues Thema einzusteigen, welches nicht zumindest grob mit den aktuellen Aufgaben verbunden ist oder dort später angewandt werden kann.

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5 Delegate and collaborate

The fifth habit that you need to develop is to delegate and collaborate. Network engineering is not a solo activity, but a team effort that involves working with other engineers, technicians, administrators, and stakeholders. Delegating and collaborating can help you share your workload, leverage your strengths, and learn from others. You can use communication tools, feedback mechanisms, or peer reviews to delegate and collaborate effectively, and build trust and rapport with your team.

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Michael Georgi

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Bevor man sich Gedanken über Tools oder Techniken macht, sollte man sich vor Augen halten warum es vielen Leuten schwer fällt Aufgaben zu delegieren: Es fehlt oft schlicht am Vertrauen. Dieses Eingeständnis und die offene Kommunikation diesbezüglich im Team kann helfen Hemmnisse abzubauen. Gegebenenfalls hilft es auch mit sehr kleinen Aufgaben ohne viel Risiko zu beginnen. Das hilft den Kollegen Zuverlässigkeit zu demonstrieren. Kleine Erfolge dann auch zu feiern stärkt das Selbstverttrauen auf dem sich langsam aufbauen lässt.

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6 Take breaks and rest

The sixth habit that you need to develop is to take breaks and rest. Network engineering can be stressful and exhausting, especially when you have to deal with emergencies, deadlines, or complex issues. Taking breaks and rest can help you recharge your batteries, relax your mind, and improve your health. You can use timers, alarms, or apps to remind you to take breaks and rest, and engage in activities that you enjoy, such as reading, listening to music, or exercising.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Corey Emery

Creating Business Solutions and Leading People in IT
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Simply your environment. If you have many different kinds of devices, you will have many variations in configurations, firmware and capabilities to keep up on. If you simplify to just a few models of similar devices, it will take much less time to keep up, improve, and expand.

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You're a network engineer who's always running out of time. What habits do you need to develop?

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1 Plan your day

2 Automate repetitive tasks

3 Document your work

4 Learn new skills

5 Delegate and collaborate

6 Take breaks and rest

7 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Plan your day

2 Automate repetitive tasks

3 Document your work

4 Learn new skills

5 Delegate and collaborate

6 Take breaks and rest

7 Here’s what else to consider

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