Course suitable for:
This programme is for you if you seem to spend your days stressed, disorganised or frustrated at the "lack" of time you encounter. Intensive and time-efficient, this programme will give you practical and applicable tools and skills to help you be more organised, focused and productive in the workplace. Whilst not being able to "make" more time, you will be shown how to use the time available efficiently. If you use these skills well, you will be able to function effectively, even under intense pressure.
Course objectives:
On completion of this programme you will be able to:
-Understand clearly the principles of good time management and how it impacts on work performance
-Plan, organise and prioritise work more efficiently
-'Work smarter' within time available
-Demonstrate confidence to deal with unrealistic external demands on time
-Utilise proven methods of reducing stress and pressure, hence improving performance
Course content:
Time management and its relationship to work performance
-Why our relationship with time is so critical
-Understanding time and uncovering the 'great time management myth'
-Time - the great leveller
The Time Management 'Toolbox'
-Establishing approaches for a more efficient, stress free environment
-Practical, organisational and interpersonal tools
What stops us
-Identifying and dealing with the classic 'time stealers'
-The importance of boundaries and discipline
-Recognising a disorganised mind
Prioritisation
-Urgent or important? - the distinctions
-The urgent/important matrix
-The vital importance of prioritising and categorising tasks effectively and in keeping with job role
Planning
-Setting clear objectives
-Scheduling tasks and the funnelling down approach
-Time mapping
-Use of diaries and prompts
Interpersonal aspects
-Assertiveness and interpersonal skills
-Dealing appropriately with interruptions
-Respecting boundaries and saying 'no' constructively
Reducing unnecessary stress
-'Enough is enough' - knowing when to switch off
-Achieving optimum work/ life balance
-The investment value of down time and thinking time
-Stress reduction and relaxation techniques
Review of Programme
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-Manage your Time with Microsoft Outlook
-Effective Communication
-Assertiveness
-Handling Stress
