Home topics small-business-resources Small Business Transport | Logistics Small Business 5 tips for staying on top of your workload and managing a team Danielle Jones November 8, 2018 44 percent of business travellers travel at least once a quarter, according to AirPlus International’s International Travel Management Study (ITMS). That’s a lot of time away from the office. And for managers, a lot of time away from their team. So, how can managers “keep the wheels turning” at work while they’re on business trips? Plan ahead When you travel a lot for work nationally or internationally, there’s still time to stay on top of things if you plan carefully in advance and anticipate the time you’ll have spare during the trip. Ensure you have a detailed itinerary and schedule time in between commitments or during transit to fit in work as needed. Even 15 minutes here or there can make a big difference to addressing any team issues or questions, and lightening the workload you’ll return home to. Make use of downtime One of the pitfalls of business travel can be the downtime caused by flight delays, layovers or waiting periods. Luckily, downtime can be used effectively to catch up on work, chat to your team, get a jump on a task or clear your inbox. Using this time for work also saves you from needing to work in periods which would be ideal for leisure time, allowing you to enjoy and explore your destination around your work commitments. Ensure your