Time management training most often begins with setting goals. These goals are recorded and may be broken down into a project, an action plan, or a simple task list. Activities are then rated based on urgency and importance, priorities assigned, and deadlines set. This process results in a plan with a task list or calendar of activities. Routine and recurring tasks are often given less focus to free time to work on tasks that contribute to important goals. This entire process is supported by a skill set that should include personal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, and crisis management.
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Detailed Class Syllabus
1 - Getting Started
Icebreaker
Housekeeping Items
The Parking Lot
Workshop Objectives
2 - Setting SMART Goals
The Three P’s
The SMART Way
Prioritizing Your Goals
Visualization
3 - Prioritizing Your Time
The 80/20 Rule
The Urgent/Important Matrix
Being Assertive
4 - Planning Wisely
Creating Your Productivity Journal
Maximizing the Power of Your Productivity Journal
The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
Chunk, Block, and Tackle
Ready, Fire, Aim!
5 - Tackling Procrastination
Why We Procrastinate
Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
Eat That Frog!
6 - Crisis Management
When the Storm Hits
Creating a Plan
Executing the Plan
Lessons Learned
7 - Organizing Your Workspace
De-Clutter
Managing Workflow
Dealing with E-mail
Using Calendars
8 - Delegating Made Easy
When to Delegate
To Whom Should You Delegate?
How Should You Delegate?
Keeping Control
The Importance of Full Acceptance
9 - Setting a Ritual
What is a Ritual?
Ritualizing Sleep, Meals, and Exercise
Example Rituals
Using Rituals to Maximize Time
10 - Meeting Management
Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary
Using the PAT Approach
Building the Agenda
Keeping Things on Track
Making Sure the Meeting Was Worthwhile
11 - Alternatives to Meetings
Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
Teleconferencing
E-mail Lists and Online Groups
Collaboration Applications
12 - Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations