Practical Time Management for the Busy Manager
Target Audience: All managers that need practical tools and techniques for improving the way they direct their time. Suitable for line managers, matrix managers and project managers.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Understand your own personal time management effectiveness and time management style.
- Clarify your own and your team’s priorities.
- Proactively plan and prioritise your time more efficiently.
- Focus on the 20% effort that gives you the 80% value.
- Learn how to delegate more effectively.
- Manage multiple priorities and eliminate time wasters.
- Establish a time management system that works for you.
- Develop a focused 21-day plan to keep you focused on improving your time management.
Course Delivery Includes:
- Theory: Latest best practice
- Team discussions and exercises
- Self Assessment
- Technique application practice
- Film clips
- Personal action planning
Course Outline: Practical Time Management for the Busy Manager
MORNING SESSION
Time Management Styles
Introduction to Time Management
Understanding Habits
Team Exercise: Promises, Promises!
Personal Time Management Assessment -Understanding Your Profile
Effective Planning and Prioritisation
Time Direction - Different Methods of Time Planning
Prioritising Methods
Developing a Purposeful Mindset: Making 80/20 Work for You
Using Time Management Aids Effectively
AFTERNOON SESSION
Arresting Your Time Wasters
Identifying and Eliminating your Time Wasters
Confronting Procrastination
Better Meeting Management
The Art of Delegation
What to Delegate ?
The 5-Step Delegation Process
Beginning the Journey to Success
Time Management Tips for the Busy Manager
Establishing a System to Manage Your Time
Personal Energy Management - the New Time Saver
Your 21 Day Action Plan