Time Management

• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses in how they manage their time
• Better organize themselves and their workspaces for better efficiency
• Take control of their time and make improvements to their work habits
• Set goals and learn proper planning steps and methods
• Identify time bandits, assess priorities, and handle time related stress
• Learn and practice the proper steps of delegation

Module One: Course Overview

Module Two: What Is Time Management?

• Pre-Assignment Review
• Why Time Management Is Important
• Module Three: Setting Goals
• Goals and Targets
• Setting SMART Goals
• Your Own SMART Goals

Module Four: Planning Tips and Tricks

• Planning Tools
• Case Study
• Case Study Questions

Module Five: Setting Priorities

• Prioritizing Your Tasks
• Your To-Do List
• Managing Interruptions and Distractions
• Tips for Controlling Disruptions

Module Six: Making Decisions

• Eight Ingredients for Good Decision Making
• Weighing the Pros and Cons

Module Seven: Delegating

• Assigning Tasks
• Guidelines for Success
• Case Study: What Should Sheila Do?

Module Eight: Scheduling

• Organize Your Time
• Creating a Schedule

Module Nine: Putting an End to Procrastination

• Activity: Eating the Frog

Module Ten: Creating Order

• Decluttering
• Making Connections
• Organizing Your Work Area and Your Paperwork
• Guidelines for Keeping a Piece of Paper

Module Eleven: Organizing Your Files

• Sorting Based on File Type
• File Categories
• Electronic Files
• The Batching Technique

Module Twelve: Managing Your Workload

• Managing Email
• Case Study: Mary Marvelous
• Workload Analysis
• Personal Action Plan
• Course Summary