Beating the Clock: Personal Time Management

Multi-tasking is a necessary part of the business environment, but if not managed properly, can lead to confusion, duplication, frustration, stress, and loss of motivation.

During this 1-day course you will learn to get the upper hand on the constant demands by applying specific techniques to prioritize projects and tasks, and use an analytical approach to manage your time. We will discuss the roots of time management issues: setting priorities, being proactive, communication and behaviour patterns, and staying focused.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will gain practical skills to:

• Create time management and prioritization strategies.
• Plan and control the work day.
• Reduce stress and increase sense of personal control.
• Assign priorities objectively, setting goals and rewards.
• Control reaction to “those who scream the loudest”.
• Set personal rules for communication and behaviour, and recognize when to break them.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The Beating the Clock: Personal Time Management course is appropriate for individuals who are:

• Are struggling with prioritization in a multi-tasking environment.
• Hold dual roles such as supporting project and organizational requirements.
• Are Project Managers or Business Analysts struggling with prioritization between projects.

PREREQUISITE

There is no prerequisite for this course. It functions as a stand-alone course.

MATERIALS

You will receive a course binder containing copies of presentation slides, templates and a reference list.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN