Time Management and Personal Effectiveness Programme

Time Management and Personal Effectiveness programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to manage their time more effectively by eliminating unnecessary interruptions, prioritising tasks and understanding the difference between urgent and important.

Course Objectives

At the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

• Assess their work priorities and schedules
• Prioritise their tasks
• Set individual goals and objectives
• Plan their time effectively in order to achieve their personal and organisational goals
• Identify and manage time robbers such as emails, meetings, phone calls and interruptions
• Overcome Procrastination
• Manage their communications more effectively
• Delegate tasks effectively
• Effectively manage upwards
• Improve their work output as a result of improved personal effectiveness

Course Content

Effective Time Management

• Components of Time Management
• Benefits and Challenges of Effective Time Management
• Compliling a Time Log
• 4D Process - Important vs Urgent Tasks
• Prioritisation and Designing an Effective 'To Do' List
• Setting SMART Goals and Objectives
• Identifying Time Robbers
• Managing Interruptions
• Overcoming Procrastination

Managing Upwards

• Assertive Behaviour
• Getting the attention of a busy person
• Saying what you want to say
• 'Managing your Manager'

Personal Effectiveness

• Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
• Emotional Intelligence and Influencing Others
• Personal Brand
• How are you perceived by others?

Effective Delegation

Focused Communication

• Active Listening
• Questioning
• Written Communication