Time Management
Overview
Time is a valuable resource and we never have enough of it - or do we? Effective time management skills are fundamental to the success of both you and your business.
Who Will Benefit?
Those who feel there just aren't enough hours in the day. Managers, team leaders and professionals who want to take control of their workload in order to increase efficiency and achieve results.
Objectives
Upon completion you will be able to:
- Set realistic and achievable goals.
- Manage priorities under pressure.
- Structure work in a systematic way to meet deadlines.
- Influence others who impact upon your time.
- Utilise tools and techniques to handle disruptions.
Duration
1 day.
Course Content
Managing your own Time
- Looking at how you use your time
- Analysing your goals and planning to achieve them
- Working out your priorities and allocating tasks
- Identifying your patterns of behaviour
- Knowing how to plan effectively
- Managing stress in a positive way
Influencing Others who Impact upon your Time
- Delegating effectively
- Communicating clearly
- Networking for support
- Making goals achievable
- Managing your manager
Tools and Techniques
- Setting out your work area to achieve results
- Maintaining a system that works for you
- Keeping a "time log" to analyse work patterns
- Mastering your "to do" list to achieve results
- Dealing with interruptions in a constructive manner
- Managing your phone
Course Features
Using exercises and through discussion and questionnaires, you will examine your current habits and attitudes towards the effective use of time and plan strategies to make the most of this most valuable resource.
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