Time Management
| Description: |
Time can never be used again. This course demonstrates that time is opportunity to be used wisely. The course is inter-active and includes a high level of student participation
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| Objectives: |
Upon completion of the course students will have a thorough understanding of how to manage their time to maximise performance
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| Pre-Requisites: |
No Previous Knowledge is required |
| Duration: |
One or two days |
| 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
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For further information on our Time Management Course, please contact us via the contact page, or alternatively telephone the office on 0113 243 2226
