Time Management - Improving Personal Effectiveness

THE COURSE
This innovative Time Management course is based on Stephen Covey's highly acclaimed book: First Things First. The course will develop an understanding of the Key Principles of effective Time Management. It will also help to develop specific, practical skills for proactively managing interactions and developing relationships with colleagues. The style of the course is both participative and practical. Learning-by-doing activities are supported and complimented with concepts and guidance from the tutor. Delegates are also given individual attention to help them diagnose and learn about those aspects which are of particular personal significance to themselves.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone who needs to improve their ability to leverage their use of time within a business context.

PRE-REQUISITES
An open mind and the motivation to learn.

COURSE TOPICS
INTRODUCTION
History & Context of Time Management
The Basic Problem
The Problem with the idea of Time-Management

THE KEY PRINCIPLES OF
TIME MANAGEMENT
The Key Principles of Effective Time-Management and how to Apply Them

IMPROVING EFFICIENCY
Applying The Pareto Principle
The RAFT Technique
Speed Reading
Procrastination - Understanding the Why's and Using

DELEGATION/REFERRING
What to Delegate
What to Refer
How to Delegate/Refer
Reasons for Difficulties

PERSONALITY
The Typical Time-Management Traps for Different Personality Types and how to Avoid Them

INITIATING CHANGE
Using the Crocodile Principle
Self Improvement
Devising / Revising / Changing the System

TIME WASTERS
Recognising Your Time-Wasting Activities and Learning How to Avoid Them
Understanding Being Busy and Achieving Nothing
When and How to Say ‘No'