Time management is a skill. Like any new skill, it takes time and commitment to develop. A frequent complaint of center directors is not having enough time. Most work extremely long hours and still feel they are not getting enough done. This article presents ideas on how to manage time and work smarter, not harder. These ideas are the following: (1) taking stock--carefully examining expectations and others as related to time; (2) self-assessment; and (3) crisis management. Furthermore, this article discusses useful time management strategies. Such strategies include: (1) prioritization--spending the most time alloted doing what is most important; (2) organization of time; (3) creation of a master calendar; (4) organization of the work space; (4) wise use of technology; (5) planning for the unexpected; (6) delegatation of duties; (7) personalization of the approach to time management; and (8) refueling. Gradually taking more control of time will enable work to become more productive, less chaotic, and benefits can be seen with each change made. (Contains 3 additional resources.)