Time Management Techniques
Course Duration: One Day
Target Audience:
This programme is suitable for anyone wishing to improve their management of time.
Course Objectives:
Develop an ability to apply effective planning techniques to work activities.
Develop and awareness of the importance of time as a resource.
Develop effective methods for managing time and aim to create more available time
each day.
Improve skills in controlling workloads and personal workplace organisation.
Be aware of stress factors at work and how to manage work-based stress.
Course Outline:
Introduction, Objectives and Expectations
Principles of Effective Time Planning
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Setting objectives using SMART objectives criteria
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Developing task and activity lists
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Determining priorities and task sequencing
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Organising resources for plan implementation
Use of Time
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Questionnaire completion with feedback and discussion
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Analysis of activities and use of time
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Analysis of time usage and taking action to improve use of time
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Use of diaries and practical day planners
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Desk and file management
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Determining levels of accessibility and managing interruptions
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Handling modern electronic media for reduction of time wasting
Identification and Management of Time Waste
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Characteristics of time – lost time as waste
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Identification of key time waste factors for participants
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Analysis and development of techniques to reduce time waste
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Action plans for waste reduction
Dealing with Stress
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Characteristics of stress - positive and negative
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Common causes of stress
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Symptoms and effects
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Impact on work performance
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Stress busters and relaxation
Programme Review and Evaluation
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Use will be made of practical exercises with analysis and feedback