Time management training most often begins with setting goals. These goals are recorded and may be broken down into a project, an action plan, or a simple task list. Activities are then rated based on urgency and importance, priorities assigned, and deadlines set. This process results in a plan with a task list or calendar of activities. Routine and recurring tasks are often given less focus to free time to work on tasks that contribute to important goals.

This entire process is supported by a skill set that should include personal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, and crisis management. We’ll cover all this and more during this workshop.

Outline:

Module One: Getting Started

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Setting SMART Goals

• The Three P’s
• The SMART Way
• Prioritizing Your Goals
• Visualization

Module Three: Prioritizing Your Time

• The 80/20 Rule
• The Urgent/Important Matrix
• Being Assertive

Module Four: Planning Wisely

• Creating Your Productivity Journal
• Maximizing the Power of Your Productivity Journal
• The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
• Chunk, Block, and Tackle
• Ready, Fire, Aim!

Module Five: Tackling Procrastination

• Why We Procrastinate
• Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
• Eat That Frog!

Module Six: Crisis Management

• When the Storm Hits
• Creating a Plan
• Executing the Plan
• Lessons Learned

Module Seven: Organizing Your Workspace

• De-Clutter
• Managing Workflow
• Dealing with E-mail
• Using Calendars

Module Eight: Delegating Made Easy

• When to Delegate
• To Whom Should You Delegate?
• How Should You Delegate?
• Keeping Control
• The Importance of Full Acceptance

Module Nine: Setting a Ritual

• What is a Ritual?
• Ritualizing Sleep, Meals, and Exercise
• Example Rituals
• Using Rituals to Maximize Time

Module Ten: Meeting Management

• Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary
• Using the PAT Approach
• Building the Agenda
• Keeping Things on Track
• Making Sure the Meeting Was Worthwhile

Module Eleven: Alternatives to Meetings

• Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
• Teleconferencing
• E-mail Lists and Online Groups
• Collaboration Applications

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

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