Objectives:

Participants will:

• Organise themselves and their workspace for maximum efficiency
• Understand the importance of and the most useful steps for setting and achieving goals
• Prioritise what needs to be done and develop action plans for completing tasks
• Learn how to delegate and delegate well
• Know how to set clear objectives
• Know how to set realistic goals and meet deadlines

Content:

• Understanding time - the importance and objectives of time management, time-wasting, the four D's of time management, setting limits/goals, measuring quality and quantity etc.
• Understanding the way you work - scheduling tasks, recognising demands, knowing your best times etc.
• Barriers to time management - recognising the different types of barriers, understanding people barriers and managing interruptions
• Effective and efficient prioritising - understanding effectiveness/efficiency, assessing importance and urgency, prioritising tasks, planning your time, meeting deadlines etc.
• Dealing with the physical environment - ergonomics, clutter etc.
• Dealing with paperwork and administration - filing, mail/email, etc.
• Using technology, systems and tools to help you plan and schedule tasks
• Helping others manage time - managing meetings, delegating, etc. 

Lunch will be provided

Tutor:

Miriam O'Donoghue,
Preferred Marketing