Personal Effectiveness Time Management classroom

This course is only available as an in-house option.

About the course

With the accelerated pace of change in the 21st century the pressures of modern business presenting a constant challenge, time management skills are at the top of most people's personal development wish lists. Finding time to stop and evaluate our professional working practices seems a luxury – yet must be the starting point if we are to regain control of our day-to-day workload.

Learning objectives

The ability to identify the things that hinder you from being effective and how to counteract them
How to be assertive in order to reduce interruptions and manage expectations
Techniques to help you prioritise your workload
Develop the skills necessary to be more organised and reduce time-related stress

What's covered?

Recognise time bandits and sources of distraction and disturbance
Evaluate your role and job purpose in order to have a clear focus
Understand the difference between importance and urgency and use a matrix to prioritise tasks effectively
Learn to deal assertively with those distracting you: manage expectations and learn to say, 'Not now.'
How to respond to changing priorities and other demands within your organisation
Learn practical ways to be more organised and effective – top tips

Target audience

Anyone who feels they need help to improve their organisation and prioritisation skills and to react assertively when others place demands on their time.