ELEV-OM 010: Time Management

ELEV-OM 010: Time Management

Course Number: ELEV-OM 010

Duration: One day

Course Description:

Effective time management skills are essential for success in today’s fast-paced work environment. Professionals who apply proven time management strategies are able to take control of their workload instead of reacting to constant interruptions and crises. As a result, stress decreases, productivity increases, and focus shifts toward tasks with the greatest impact for both the individual and the organization.

Time Management provides practical strategies to help learners plan, prioritize, and execute their work more efficiently. Participants will develop skills in motivation, delegation, organization, and crisis management, enabling them to make better use of their time and energy every day.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Plan and prioritize daily activities more effectively
• Overcome procrastination quickly and consistently
• Respond to crises efficiently and with confidence
• Organize their workspace and workflow for maximum efficiency
• Delegate tasks appropriately and effectively
• Use rituals to streamline daily routines
• Plan and manage meetings more productively

Course Modules:

Module One: Setting SMART Goals

• The three P’s
• The SMART approach
• Prioritizing goals
• Visualization

Module Two: Prioritizing Your Time

• The 80/20 rule
• The urgent/important matrix
• Being assertive

Module Three: Planning Wisely

• Creating a productivity journal
• Maximizing the power of the productivity journal
• The glass jar concept: rocks, pebbles, sand, and water
• Chunk, block, and tackle
• Ready, fire, aim

Module Four: Tackling Procrastination

• Why procrastination occurs
• Nine ways to overcome procrastination
• Eat That Frog

Module Five: Crisis Management

• When the storm hits
• Creating a plan
• Executing the plan
• Lessons learned

Module Six: Organizing Your Workspace

• De-cluttering
• Managing workflow
• Dealing with email
• Using calendars

Module Seven: Delegating Made Easy

• When to delegate
• Choosing the right person to delegate to
• How to delegate effectively
• Maintaining control
• The importance of full acceptance

Module Eight: Setting a Ritual

• Understanding rituals
• Ritualizing sleep, meals, and exercise
• Example rituals
• Using rituals to maximize time

Module Nine: Meeting Management

• Determining whether a meeting is necessary
• Using the PAT approach
• Building an effective agenda
• Keeping meetings on track
• Ensuring meetings are worthwhile

Module Ten: Alternatives to Meetings

• Instant messaging and chat rooms
• Teleconferencing
• Email lists and online groups
• Collaboration applications

This Time Management course equips learners with practical tools to regain control of their schedules, reduce stress, and improve performance. Join now to master Time Management and create a more focused, productive, and balanced workday.