Target Audience

This module is designed for people who find it particularly difficult to organise their activities and utilise their time effectively. All delegates will be asked to complete a pre-course 'Time Log', which will be used throughout the course to promote personal learning.

Purpose:

To provide delegates with a series of tips and techniques for them to improve their time management and organisation skills.

Programme contents

• What is time management?
• Speed and Skill
• Time Stealers
• What are my Key responsibilities?
• Task Analysis
• Procrastination
• Prioritising Tasks
• Work and Goal planning
• Dealing with Interruptions
• Managing e-mails
• Post Course Action Plan

Methodology:

Courses are conducted in a relaxed, participative and fun style. Delegates will be involved in both individual and group exercises. Tutorial instruction and feedback will be provided throughout

Outcomes:

• Recognise their own high pay-off areas and how important it is to allocate time accordingly
• Reduce reactive behaviour and become more proactive (providing job role allows)
• Be more in control of the factors that cause them to deviate from their time plans
• Appreciate the difference between urgent and important tasks and be able to prioritise accordingly
• Understand the tasks that should be delegated to others