Three nonmanagement functions that can potentially consume a manager's time is providing services or completing task that is your staff's responsibility, spending a great deal of time mediating and dealing with unnecessary employee disputes and putting together or handling scheduling/hours or some type of paperwork that can be delegated to a particular staff member. Three ways a manager can remain more focused on responsibilities is by first being able to delegate task. The manager also has to be able to train and teach employees new responsibilities. This will also help with the management of the mangers time. Last, the manager has to be a good leader. They need to be able to influence and motivate staff to achieve objectives