Discover the benefits of effective time management and learn how to implement time management techniques in this accelerated workshop. Gain useful tools to help prioritize tasks, maximize time, minimize distractions, and avoid procrastination for increased productivity and decreased stress.
Overview
Syllabus
Module 1 – Time management
I. What is time management?
- Being busy is not the same as being productive
- Not just about using tools
- The benefits of time management
II. Tracking your time
- Building self-awareness through self-assessment
- Tracking your time with tools
III. Six time management strategies
- Set goals, organize, plan ahead, maximize time, prioritize, eliminate distractions
Module 2 – Time management strategies
IV. Setting goals, organizing, and planning ahead
- Set goals
- Implementing a goal framework
- Shift from tasks to results
V. Organize and plan ahead
- Create daily to-do lists, schedule tasks, weekly plans
- Time boxing-cross between a calendar and a to-do list
Module 3 – Making the most of your time
VI. Maximize time
- Time-saving tips
- Peak performance time
- How to maximize time in meetings
- Taking breaks
VII. Prioritize
- The Priority Matrix (Steven Covey)
- Urgent versus important – key to prioritizing your time
- Delegate
VIII. Deal with distractions
- Procrastination
- Avoiding distractions
