Time Management

Do you feel as though you are drowning in a sea of work? Can’t seem to get your head above the water? Yes? Then this workshop is for you!

We all have exactly the same amount of time at our disposal. Some of us just use it more effectively than others! In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to structure your tasks into the day, set priorities and use assertive communication skills and non-verbal cues to signal to others that you are busy and can’t stop to chat!

The reality is that in today’s fast moving and demanding business environment, most people are gradually given more responsibility whilst being allocated less time to achieve it. Effective time management is critical to the success of the individual and the business organisation. This program will motivate you to learn greater control so that you can manage your time more productively and effectively.

Who should attend

Anyone who wishes to take greater control of the management of their time.

Learning objectives

• Recognise the effects of poor organisation.
• Analyse your use of time.
• Identify and control major time wasters.
• Apply Pareto’s 80/20 rule to leverage your time.
• Achieve a balance between work and external commitments.
• Set long term and short term goals and commit to a personal action plan.

Course outline

• Identify time wasters and non-essential tasks, and learn how to control them rather than having them control you.
• Break the "procrastination cycle".
• Identify and set priorities in their workload, including scheduling time for maintenance and progress tasks.
• Improve ability to focus on high priority tasks and understand the difference between “important" and "urgent".
• Establish short, medium and long term goals.
• Learn how to use your electronic diary and palm pilot effectively.
• Successfully manage your telephone/email time.
• Manage meetings so they are short and to the point.
• Manage interruptions and learn the art of delegation.

Course dates