Time Management

Overview

Time can only be used once. This course teaches delegates how to manage time effectively. It helps delegates keep priorities in focus and avoid time wasting. The course is interactive and includes a high level of delegate participation.

Prerequisites

• No previous knowledge is required.

Objectives

• Understand how to manage their time to maximise performance.

• Identify their current working practises, evaluate weak areas where time is wasted and produce a plan to get organised and stick to it!

What's included

• Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues

• Comprehensive course materials and exercises

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