Time Management

Length:	½ Day
Audience:	General

Benefits:

Time management—similar to the management of other resources—benefits from analysis and planning.   By identifying the problems you encounter in using time wisely, and the cause(s) of those problems, you can learn to improve your effectiveness and efficiency through better time management.  When you choose to apply the principles of time management on a consistent basis, you will reap the rewards that come from better time investment.

Objectives:

• Learn the basic principles of time management
• Determine the extent to which they control the time available to you
• Explode time management myths
• Learn the art of setting priorities
• Learn the six steps of effective planning
• Understand ways to get—and stay—organized
• Learn four ways to say “no”
• Learn tips to manage yourself
• Determine the balance between work and personal lives
• Identify ways to simplify your life
• Learn tips to overcome procrastination
• Prepare to lead and learn to close a meeting
• Learn how to manage interruptions & deal with time-wasters
• Learn the rules for delegating effectively
• Discover ten ways to organize your boss
• Learn tips for managing a difficult boss
• Learn time-saving tips for travelers
• Complete an action plan