Time Management
Course Overview
What it’s about:
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by how much you had to do or felt you were allocating too much time to tasks that are nowhere near the top of your list? This course lets you regain control of your workload by managing yourself and others more intelligently. You will learn how and when to say no how to prioritise effectively and most importantly how to sustain these improvements over time. You’ll leave with a clear head and the tools to make immediate lasting improvements back at work.
Who it’s for:
This course is valuable for anyone who feels they need to prioritise respond to changing priorities and react assertively when others place demands on their time.
What will I get out of it:
A new focus on your purpose and objectives and tools to benchmark your success Effective prioritisation skills An understanding of your own productivity schedules and patterns The ability to analyse and combat the factors that sabotage good intentions Assertive techniques to manage interruptions and handle disruptions An understanding of how to delegate to others so you can finish the jobs that really matter Skills to project a competent and organised impression The golden rules for saying ‘no’ An action plan to encourage self discipline and sustained improvements The motivation to make it happen Recommended reading list A blended learning experience allowing you to continue to develop skills in the workplace
Stage 1 - The Course
The three-pronged attack to improved efficiency
Doing the right things:
- Seeking "value" for time like "value" for money
- Setting effective goals and objectives
- Getting into a results focused mindset
- Motivating yourself to use your time creatively and productively
- Structure for effective delegation
At the right time:
- Using the prioritisation matrix and time logs
- Scheduling tools in practice
- Recognising "time bandits" and the strategies to beat them
- Important vs urgent
- Re-prioritisation: when and where
In the right way:
- Emotional brain vs thinking brain
- Tips and tools for better organisation
- Managing expectations proactively
- Using delegation effectively to free up time
- Saying ‘no’ scenarios
Stage 2 - MP3 Learning bites
Add to your knowledge and make the most of your ‘dead-time’ with our three exclusive personal development training sessions on MP3 free with this course:
Effective Prioritisation
Setting SMART objectives
Dealing with time bandits
The Art of Being Assertive
Take Control of Your Career
Stage 3 - e-learning
After you have attended the course a modular e-learning programme will be delivered to your inbox.These interactive bite-sized follow-ups (completed at a time to suit you) will cement the learning from the course and allow you to apply the prioritisation techniques you have learnt in your day to day role.
This course is not currently open to new bookings. If you would like more information on when this course will become available please call us on 0208 778 2349
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