Introduction

Time is the only resource that we have a finite amount of. Will you spend it in ways that support you? Or let it while away?

The most common Time Management problem facing people is that they react to pressures concerning time rather than being proactive and working towards long-term goals.

If you wish to effectively control your stress levels it is far more effective to put in place, time management strategies which enable you to make the best use of your time without placing excessive stress-causing demands upon yourself.

Good time management enables an individual to complete more in a shorter period of time, lowers stress, and leads to career success.

Implement one strategy at a time and notice the improvements it makes to your life.

Learning Objectives

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

• Identify the main obstacles to effective time management and ways to

overcome them.

• Recognize own personality type and its influence on time management.
• Set SMART goals for better organization of time and tasks.
• Apply the techniques for analyzing and prioritizing the workload.
• Say no to unreasonable requests
• Delegate effectively
• Use time management tools more effectively

Module	Description	Activity
Module 1 Opening	Tuning in and aligning goals Ice breaker Setting and agreeing on Objectives	Ice breaker to help the high potentials tune in for effective learning and open discussions Setting ground rules and common goals for the session
Module 2 Time Management	What is time management? Do we need time management? Consequence of Poor time management	Team discussion and presentation Sharing by trainer
Module 3 About You	Your current challenges with time management Time Bank	Time Management Quiz and debrief Activity and debrief – What did I do Yesterday?
Module 4 Understanding Your Emotional Driver’s that Motivate & Eergise Your Decisions	Understand the concept of the 8 Emotional Drivers Understand the emotions of time – friend or mischief maker? Recognise how time management affect the individual productivity and how to regain control of time	Card Activity and Facilitation
Module 5 Internal “Time Thieves”                 External “Time Thieves”	Personality Types and How They Affect Time Management   Indecision Procrastination Perpetually late Perfectionist Easily distracted “Do it all’   Open door policy Meeting without an Agenda Engage in “time killers”	“Walk the Carpet” Group Exercise Trainer facilitation
Module 6 Change Your Mindset	Justify your actions Seek clarity Be open to feedback Acknowledge that the first time will be more difficult Note and tackle your mental block	Powerpoint slide Trainer led discussion Group discussion Presentation
Module 7 Planning	See the bigger picture “Pareto Principle”Plan first Know what comes next Limit and block your time Use “to do” lists Write things down Keep only one diary	Team discussion and presentation Activity: Ace of Spades Organisation & trainer debrief’ Video discussion
Module 8 Set Goals for Maximum Performance	The importance of goals in time management Setting SMART goals Aligning your goals with organizational goals	Trainer facilitation Activity: Big Picture Puzzle Challenge & debrief
Module 9 Harness the Power of Prioritisation	Understanding Benefits of Prioritisation Tools for Setting Priorities Schedule the most important tasks for periods of high energy	Prioritisation tool Case Study Activity: Priority Setting & Colored Blocks & Debrief
Module 10 “TOSS” Principle; “Say No”; and “Dead Time”	Apply “TOSS” Principle to get rid of extra baggage Learn to say “No” Ways to say “no” Use the “dead time” more effectively in between moments when travelling or waiting	Trainer facilitation and powerpoint slides and examples including concept of avoiding “Monkey-On-The-Shoulder”
Module 11 Delegate Effectively	Importance of delegating Steps and Guidelines for delegation	Group discussion and presentation Activity : Delegating a task & debrief
Module 12 Energy Levels	Practice self care Schedule breaks Finish it	Peer Sharing Activity : Circadian Rhythm Energy Levels & debrief
Module 13 Effectiveness Through Others	Learn from others Motivational feedback Constructive feedback Ask	Trainer led discussion Group feedback activity & debrief
Module 14 Some Extra Tips	Change your Habits; and Deal with Interruptions and Problems   Always have a plan B Simplify where possible Replicate success Schedule your interruptions Make information available Be “unreachable”When you can’t get started Productivity is a principle, not a religion	Trainer led discussion Activity – Rotating Table Brainstorming & Group Presentation
Module 15 Wrapping Up	Time Journal self reflection questions Summing up Closing Thought Action Plan	Participant sharing Trainer led conclusion Photos

Target Audience

This workshop provides practical training for company employees wishing to take more control of the way they effectively spend and manage time.

Methodology

This programme concentrates on providing hands-on experiences to our participants. This results-based course will be fun, thought provoking and impactful. Participants will use a variety of learning tools, activities, video discussions, real life examples, case study and open learning to ensure ease of transfer of skills to workplace.