INTRODUCTION

This course introduces you to the concepts of time management, identifies typical time wasters and teaches you basic techniques to deal with these and improve your life.

Everyone needs to manage their time effectively, be it at work, at home or in social environments. The order and manner in which you deal with events and activities can have a profound effect on your life and how you live it. Each of us has the ability to improve the way we manage time and the impact it has on us.

1. OBJECTIVES

Learn about the principles of time management.
Identify typical time wasters.
Identify how you deal with time.
Look at areas of improvement.
Learn basic techniques of time management.
Start learning how to help others.

2. OUTLINE

Understanding time management
Mastering time
Saving time
The cost of time
Making every second count
Productivity
The body’s clock
Avoiding time wasters
Interruptions
Procrastination
Phone calls
Information overload

Time Management techniques
Organisation, grouping and sorting
Develop a time policy
Completing what you start
Using technology
Effective meetings
Prioritisation, distinguishing between urgent and important
Scheduling and deferral
Delegation and support staff
Reading
Effective communications
Dealing with paperwork and the backlog
Effective decision making
Scheduling appointments
Information overload
Filing systems
Traveling
Using the right tools
Writing
Staying on track
Freeing up time
Planning effectively
Thinking positively
Understanding your ability and yourself
Eliminate bad habits
Concentration
Self-assessment
Personal health