Time Management: Unleash Your Productivity

Description

COURSE CONTENT:

Module One: Getting Started
Workshop Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Pre-Test
Action Plan
Evaluation Form
Module Two: Discovering Your Productivity Rhythm
Know Your Energy
Work-Life Balance
Taking Regular Breaks
The Multitasking Myth
Time Batching
Practical Illustration
Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Managing Time with Goals
SMART Goals
Visualizing Your Goals
The 4 P’s
Creating Your Productivity Journal
Maximizing the Power of Your Productivity Journal
Practical Illustration
Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Prioritizing Your Time
The 80/20 Rule
The Urgent/Important Matrix
Being Assertive
Chunk, Block and Tackle
Ready, Fire, Aim!
Practical Illustration
Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Tackling Procrastination
Why We Procrastinate
Overcoming Procrastination
Eat That Frog!
S.T.I.N.G
Dealing with Workplace Distractions
Practical Illustration
Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Organizing Your Workspace
De-Clutter
Managing Workflow
Organizing Office Supplies
Dealing With Email
Using Calendars
Practical Illustration
Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Delegating Made Easy
When to Delegate
To Whom Should You Delegate?
How Should You Delegate?
Keeping Control
The Importance of Full Acceptance
Practical Illustration
Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Setting a Ritual
What is a Ritual?
Morning Rituals
Nightly Rituals
Example Rituals
Using Rituals to Maximize Time
Practical Illustration
Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: 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
Practical Illustration
Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Dealing with Time Barriers
Unexpectedly Long Tasks
When Others are Inefficient
Life Events
Fear of Failure
The Power of Positive Thinking
Practical Illustration
Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: The Benefits of Good Time Management
Improved Quality of Work
Greater Confidence
Reduced Stress
Increased Career Prospects
Team Collaboration
Practical Illustration
Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Lessons Learned
Recommended Reading