1 Day Time Management & Productivity Skills - CPD Accredited

A practical 1-day Time Management course that helps you take control of your workload, prioritise effectively and eliminate time wasters. Learn proven time management tools, techniques and strategies to manage work and life more efficiently. Perfect for managers, team leaders and busy professionals working to strict deadlines.

SUITABILITY - Who should attend?

This course is ideal for busy professionals who want to develop their own strategy for making effective use of their time both personally and professionally. It is suitable for:

• Senior managers, operations managers and project managers
• Line managers, supervisors and team leaders
• Administrators and office professionals
• Anyone who has to manage a challenging workload
• Professionals who need to prioritise tasks effectively
• Individuals working to strict deadlines
• People who feel work and life are managing them rather than the other way around
• Those who procrastinate and put off important tasks
• Professionals who often run late and over-schedule themselves
• Anyone seeking better work-life balance and stress reduction

Pre-Course Activity

Participants will need to identify the key areas of work which they consider to be the most important to their role and the most urgent prior to attending the course (they may be one and the same or very different).

COURSE CONTENT

This practical one-day Time Management course is designed to give delegates a range of practical time management tools, techniques, approaches and ways of thinking to enable them to take control of their working and personal lives through effective planning and prioritising. This is a highly practical workshop which shows you how and where your time is lost and what impact that has on you and others.

Throughout the programme, participants explore effective time management strategies that can be applied immediately to improve productivity and reduce stress. The course includes practical exercises and supportive sessions, giving everyone the opportunity to develop their skills and create a personal action plan.

What the Course Covers

Defining Time

• What do we mean by "time management"?
• Recognising what good and poor time management is
• Understanding the causes and symptoms of poor time management
• Identifying "time stealers" that impact your productivity

Managing Time - A Process for Success

• Understanding the purpose of your job: "Why are you here?"
• Understanding your objectives and key responsibilities
• Identifying your responsibilities and priorities
• Planning your tasks versus time available
• Meeting deadlines consistently
• Eliminating "time wasters" from your day

Practical Tools & Techniques to Get the Most Out of Your Job and Your Life

• Tools and techniques on how to prioritise your workload effectively
• Using modern planning tools to optimum effect to develop proactive planning
• The importance of "objectives" in managing time
• Controlling your emails and inbox management
• Utilising scheduling tools effectively
• Ensuring a healthy work-life balance
• Reducing stress in your life
• The "psychology" of time management
• The "6 D's" of time management
• General principles of time management

Managing Other People's Impact on Your Time

• Asserting yourself with others professionally
• Delegation skills for managers and team leaders
• Managing interruptions and maintaining focus

Making It Work

• Q&A session on other time management issues
• Creating a practical and personal action plan to implement back in the workplace

Delegate Packs

On completion of the course, delegates will receive a delegate pack which includes:

• Course workbooks
• Copies of slides
• Contact phone number and email address where attendees can receive follow-up consultation with the trainer when back in the workplace
• CPD Accredited Certificate
• Certificate of Attendance

Added Value

The course trainer will work with all delegates to create a practical and personal action plan that can be implemented back in the workplace.

In House / In Company

This course is available as a Public/Open Course or can be delivered in-house, saving your organisation both time and money. It can be delivered as per the standard course outline or tailored to include company- or industry-specific case studies and terminology. Alternatively, Asset Training Academy can create a fully bespoke programme to meet your specific organisational needs, delivered anywhere in the UK at no extra cost. We also offer a free consultation for all in-house programmes. Please contact us to discuss your requirements and receive a no-obligation quote.

Customer Reviews

"Excellent course overall, it was well delivered and structured. The course trainer did the company proud. I would recommend this course to all."

Danny Francis, Project Manager, Cardwell Ltd

"Very positive, helpful and knowledgeable trainer with lots of experience in the field, involved all the delegates without putting any pressure on. Excellent course overall."

Zoe Dean, Manager, Whitchurch Town Council

"Well presented and informative. Highly recommended. Excellent."

Jason Royle, Manager, Vita Design Ltd