Time Management Basics (Half Day)

MODULE 1: Introduction and Course Overview

MODULE 2: Time Robbers

Learning outcomes: Self-inflicted or Imposed by others. Discuss and evaluate the interventions that can side track and derail us throughout the day. Awareness can greatly affect the outcome.

Topics covered:

• Self Inflicted Time Robbers
• Time Robbers Imposed by Others

MODULE 3: Prioritisation Grid

Learning outcomes: A unique system for designing a task schedule based on Urgent versus Important.

Topics covered:

• The Prioritisation Grid
• Urgent versus Important
• Maintaining Responsibility

MODULE 4: Planning

Learning outcomes: From analysing planning tools to setting up a process that's right for you, this module opens the discussion on a variety of common options.

Topics covered:

• Planning Tools
• Using a Planner
• Exercise: Planning a Get-Together

MODULE 5: Setting Goals

Learning outcomes: Understand the importance of systematic setting of SMART goals and achievement through completion.

Topics covered:

• The Importance of Setting Goals
• Knowing What You Want to Accomplish
• SMART Goals

MODULE 6: Getting Organised

Learning outcomes: Sometimes choice is everything. Learn how to organise your workspace, control the effect of emails and managing your work processes through batching are covered in this module.

Topics covered:

• Strategy, Choice and Making a Difference
• Organising your Workspace
• Effective E-mail Operation
• The Batching Technique

MODULE 7: The Four Ds

Learning outcomes: Can you decide how to selectively improve how you value each task? This straightforward method will empower you with a mind-set to allocate a priority through a four phase value system.

Topics covered:

• Do, Dump, Delay, and Delegate
• Guidelines for Keeping a Piece of Paper

MODULE 8: Your Personal Action Plan