The Management Sherpa
Time Management [eBook]
Time Management [eBook]
The practice of time management requires focus and conscious planning to help win back control of your busy day, and conquer financial goals. Challenges are often presented in the workplace, which can affect our ability to make optimal use of our time. However, with the help of prioritization, goal-setting, and appropriate organization of the mind and space around us, we are able to overcome time management barriers.
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Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Pre-Test
- Pre-Test Answers
- Action Plans and Evaluation Forms
- Action Plan Form
- 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 Question
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
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations