time management

Staff are increasingly under pressure to do more in less time. This course seeks to break down the 'I haven't got time' belief by showing delegates the common causes of our inability to manage our time and providing tried and tested tools for managing our personal space, time and productivity. It also shows what to do when there really is not enough time to do all that is asked or expected of us (by ourselves or by others).

Objectives

.         Understand how you are currently using time

.         Establish some time management goals

.         Keeping track of tasks and work in hand

.         Assess your real capabilities

.         Learn how to improve your productivity

.         Feel better and be more productive in your work

.         Improve work-life balance and reduce stress

Course Content

Time on our side
Time really is a personal affair
Was Einstein right?
Personal workloads and objectives
Prioritising versus panicking
Lists, planners and timetables
Working time vs. thinking time
When the working day is not long enough
What to do with the extra time you could have
Time and self management
The common 'time-wasting' pitfalls
Work hard or hard work?
Smarter working, self and others
How to get an immediate 10% improvement
Tools tips and techniques
Break it down and start at the beginning
Measuring your outcomes
Making time work for you
The rhythm of your day
Goals objectives and summaries
Self management strategies
Reporting and constructive feedback