Time Management

Learning Objectives

• Identify Causes of Procrastination and Indecision
• Pinpoint Personal Time Wasters
• Increase Concentration and Focus
• Stay On Track and In Balance
• Be More Effective and Productive

Time Management Is Self-Management

• Shift Focus from Managing Time to Managing Self
• Identify Typical Time Wasters
• Identify Personal Strengths and Development Opportunities to Control Time

Planning for Success

• Define Goals Based on Your Role
• Establish Important and Valid Priorities
• Create a Realistic and Productive Schedule
• Use a Robust Planning Process to Analyze and Review Plans

When “They” Cause the Problem

• Attend Meetings with Purpose and Add Value
• Set Clear Expectations with Colleagues, Customers, and Your Boss
• Manage Interruptions from Others

Concentration and Focus

• Build Both Productivity and Efficiency
• Re-evaluate Multitasking Strategies
• Overcome Procrastination
• Manage Technological Distractions

Creating Boundaries and Balance

• Prioritize and Choose Activities to Balance Life and Work
• Create Your Own “No” Script