Time Management – 2 Days

This course is accredited by the Services Seta and material covers unit standards 15234 at NQF Level 5 with 4 credits.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

When you have completed this course you will be able to define the key concepts associated with Time Management and you will be able to:

  • Identify the main obstacles to effective Time Management in your daily role;
  • Understand the nature of Time Management;
  • Understand a range of tools, techniques and concepts for Time Management;
  • Use these techniques to build an effective Time Management process that will enhance your productivity and lower your stress;
  • Explain the benefits of having an effective Time Management process

COURSE OUTCOMES

The course will enable delegates to:

  • Identify what time and priority management is
  •  Apply time management principles
  • Be able to manage their work time effectively
  •  Be productive with handling meetings
  • Organize information files
  • Use office technology effectively
  • Set realistic goals for tasks and activities
  • Draw up a plan to organize tasks and activities
  • Manage priorities by setting personal and work goals
  • Increase work effectiveness and productivity by prioritising
  • Enjoy a more balanced lifestyle through minimising time wasters
  • Become more assertive and delegating tasks
  • Feel more in control of daily activities
  •  Reduce the stress which results from a lack of effective time planning
  • Delegates will learn skills which will improve planning, assertiveness, setting priorities, decision making, desk and paper management, and communication skills.
  • Will have the skills to manage priorities
  • Manage themselves to get things done on time
  • Be assertive with colleagues and managers and learn how to say ‘no’
  • Gain sufficient time to complete most important tasks
  • Be able to do effective weekly planning
  • Be able to prioritise and schedule tasks
  •  Learn to allocate time to each task in its order of priority
  • Deal with interruptions and make effective decisions which affect time positively.

COURSE OUTLINE

MODULE 1: 

  • Time Management & Self- Management
  • Knowing yourself better
  • Clarifying your purpose and vision
  • Challenging bad habits – creating new ones
  • Understanding your job

MODULE 2:

  • The four generations of time management
  • Pareto analysis
  • Time Log

MODULE 3:

  • Getting organised
  • Keeping your agreements
  • Increasing your focus

MODULE 4:

  • Weekly Planning
  • Monthly planning

MODULE 5:  

  • Time wasters
  • Procrastination
  • Time wasting meetings

MODULE 6: 

  • Delegation
  • Assertiveness
  • Self- Assessment
  • Questionnaire
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