Effective Time Management

Time Management course is intended for anyone who desires to manage their time effectively by using, a  variety of practical techniques taught in the course as well as a basic understanding of time management.

Outcomes & Objectives

Learners will be able to :

• Identify time management profiles

• Understand the principles of time management

• Draw up time efficient work plans to carry out department/division/ section work functions

• Implement time efficient work plans

Chapter 1: Identify time management profiles

• Analyse current time management techniques and identify any weaknesses.

• Identify the top time wasters that impact on the organisation's productivity.

• Identify the external forces that affect time management.

Chapter 2: Understand the principles of time management

• Understanding the 80/20 rule and how it affects Time Management.

• Understanding how to use delegation effectively.

• Understanding and applying Prioritising.

• Understand the principle of balance between the various aspects of one's life.

Chapter 3: Draw up time efficient work plans to carry out department/division/section work functions

• Understand the organisation's objectives and goals.

• Translate organisation's objectives into work plans.

• Identify the key activities required to complete a specific project and analyse all tasks and work procedures and assign it to a specific time frame.

• Delegate some responsibilities where applicable.

• Ensure that plans eliminate and/or manage time wasters in the organisation.

• Prioritise tasks in terms of urgency and importance for the organisation.

Chapter 4: Implement time efficient work plans

• Use delegation correctly as a tool when applicable to get the work done.

• Learn how to be proactive.

• Implement plans once all involved are informed of their roles, duties and functions.

• Monitor progress with work plans on an on-going basis and make amendments where necessary.