This course on time management is a one day workshop which will concentrate on developing skills to work smarter not harder and learn to work well under pressure. The course will consider the key elements of effective time management, identify our individual time 'bandits' and explore practical ways to identify priorities, avoid procrastination, deal with interruptions and crises and delegate tasks to others. It will also be an opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with others and to develop an initial action plan to take back to the workplace.
outcomes:- an understanding of the key principles of time management
- learn to work smarter not harder
- improved organisation of time, deciding priorities and meeting deadlines
- learn to manage expectations
- have an initial action plan to take back to the workplace
programme:- key principles of time management
- case study, "a perfect day"
- working smarter not harder
- action planning
speaker:Beryl Morris , Founder, Hudson Rivers
Consultant and Trainer focusing on leadership, management and communication skills.
Beryl Morris established Hudson Rivers in 1992 and leads the work on training and development. Previously she was a Chief Officer with the London Borough of Newham, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Polytechnic (now Manchester Metropolitan University), Assistant Polytechnic Librarian at the Polytechnic of East London and a Management Adviser with the Industrial Society. She works with a diverse range of clients in the public and private sectors including universities, local authorities, commercial and government organisations and specialises in training in leadership, management and communication skills.
Keith Bonson , Consultant, Hudson Rivers
Leads consultancy projects for Hudson Rivers, focusing on change management, financial perfromance, project management and quality management.
Keith Bonson joined Hudson Rivers from the BBC where he was Head of Library and Information Research and latterly, Head of Support Services for BBC Libraries and Archives. His experience prior to the BBC was mainly in the academic sector, working at senior level in Leeds, Iran, and East London, before becoming Deputy Librarian at Manchester Polytechnic. Keith leads Hudson Rivers' work in consultancy and has particular interest and expertise in the areas of quality management, managing change, financial, performance and project management. He has recently worked with a range of clients including the DTI, Home Office, the NHS, Kings College and CILIP.
