Time Management
Aims:
Time can never be used again. This course demonstrates that time is opportunity to be used wisely. Upon completion, delegates will have a thorough understanding of how to manage their time to maximise performance
Prerequisites:No previous knowledge is required
Duration:One day
Fees:Course fees for this particular course will depend on your chosen Training solution. Please contact one of our Advisors for further information and pricing.
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Introduction
- Time - a key resource
- The productivity gain
- Speculate to accumulate
Assessing your situtaion
- Your current working practice
- Plan and set objectives
- Spend time to save time
- Be prepared to say 'No'
- Work smarter but not longer
Getting Organised
- Work to 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 in 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 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?
- Plan when to go and the journey
- Use travel time constructively
