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Inhouse

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Description

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    Course

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

Time can only be used once. This course demonstrates that time is opportunity to be used wisely. The course is inter-active and includes a high level of student participation.

About this course

No previous knowledge is required.

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Course programme

Course Overview

Time can only be used once. This course demonstrates that time is opportunity to be used wisely. The course is inter-active and includes a high level of student participation.
Prerequisites
  • No previous knowledge is required.


Objectives


    Delegates will be able to :
  • Upon completion of the course students will have a thorough understanding of how to manage their time to maximise performance. Lesson objectives help students become more comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify their current working practises, evaluate weak areas where time is wasted and produce a plan to get organised and stick to it!!!
Training Options
  • Private course at your company office throughout the UK, at our training room or at an independent location, convenient to you
  • Scheduled public course at one of our training venues
Whats Included
  • Comprehensive colour course manual and exercises
  • Lunch (When at our training venue)
  • Refreshments (When at our training venue)
  • Relaxed refreshment area at our training room
Course Content
Introduction
  • Time - a key resource
  • The productivity gain
  • Speculate to accumulate
Assessing your Situation
  • Your current working practice
  • Plan and set objectives
  • Spend time to save time
  • Be prepared to say 'No'
  • Work smarter not longer
Getting Organised
  • Work to a plan
  • Grouping tasks
  • Use your diary effectively
  • Clear your desk
  • Use a 'document parking' system
  • Make use of checklists
Controlling the Time Wasters
  • Don't put off things that are hard
  • Don't avoid things you don't like
  • Beware of your favourite tasks
  • Handling interruptions
  • Getting through on the phone quickly
  • Effective use of e-mail
First things First
  • Make the miscellaneous a priority
  • Schedule backwards
  • Set realistic deadlines
  • Eliminate the unnecessary
  • Be confident of your priorities
Controlling the Paperwork
  • Aim to minimise paper work and handling
  • Make a habit of brevity
  • Minimal memos
  • Do not let files and filing waste time
  • Do not put it in writing or write faster
  • Use the rubbish bin
Working with and Controlling Others
  • Socialising and informal contact
  • No conflict - no wasted time
  • Clear instructions
  • Don't do it - delegate
  • Swap tasks to save time
  • All about meetings
Away from the Office
  • To travel or not to travel?
  • Plan when to go and the journey
  • Use travel time constructively

Time Management

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