Course description
This practical course will teach attendees how to take control of their time by using proven tools and techniques that facilitate prioritisation. Poor time management can result in missed deadlines, decreased work quality, and feelings of being overwhelmed. The course will also address behaviours that promote effective time management and prioritisation, equipping participants with the skills necessary to enhance their productivity and overall well-being.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Any member of staff who would like to improve their time management skills and develop some key skills.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By completing this course, delegates will be able to:
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Take Control of Time Management
Gain the ability to manage their time effectively and prioritise tasks to meet important deadlines. -
Create Order and Set Boundaries
Establish effective boundaries to ensure that the right work gets done efficiently. -
Utilise Tools and Techniques
Use a range of time management tools and techniques that can be implemented across the organisation. -
Delegate Effectively
Understand how to delegate tasks effectively, freeing up their time while also developing others to take on additional responsibilities.
Training Course Content
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What is Time Management?
Define time management and its importance in professional settings. -
Characteristics of Effective Time Management
Explore what effective time management looks like in practice. -
Self-Assessment
Assess how well you currently manage your time. -
Understanding Risks to Effective Time Management
- Identify internal and external risks that affect time management.
- Complete a time-log to evaluate how these risks impact your ability to manage time.
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Planning Your Time
- Learn to plan your day and week effectively.
- Utilise your O365 calendar to maximise efficiency.
- Discover useful project planning tools in MS Excel.
- Plan effectively for meetings and phone calls.
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Creating Order
- Set the tone for efficient communication with others.
- Manage telephone calls effectively.
- Organise emails and set rules for better management.
- Facilitate face-to-face conversations.
- Establish boundaries and control your availability.
- Manage interruptions effectively and learn when to say 'no.'
- Organise your file system for efficiency.
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Effective Note Taking
- Discuss the choice between paper and digital note-taking methods, with an introduction to OneNote.
- Learn to set and agree on deadlines.
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The Key to Prioritisation
- Understand how to identify priority tasks.
- Compare multi-tasking vs. single-tasking.
- Discuss perfectionism vs. the 80/20 Pareto Principle.
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The Power of Delegation
- Recognise delegation as a key leadership function.
- Calculate how much time can be saved through effective delegation.
- Plan for successful delegation.
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Summary
- Review top time-saving tips.
- Introduce useful digital applications for time management.
Expenses
Course Price:
- £199 +VAT
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