Time Management
Description
Effective time-management skills and principles.
Prerequisites
None
Length
1 X 60 minute session
Topics covered
- Principles of effective time management
- Identifying core goals and focusing on specific objectives
- Personal and workspace organisation strategies
- Learning to prioritise tasks
- The human element: How and when to say "No"
- How to cut down on interruptions and distractions
- Making efficient use of your free time
- Using time management software
Practical component
- Evaluating your use of time in the workplace
Tools used
- Demonstration of various time management software.
Course materials
- PowerPoint presentation
- Course notes
Practical
Participants describe their own use of time during a typical workday and learn to analyse how effectively they are using this time.
Participants discuss work problems based around time management, followed by peer discussion and brainstorming solutions.