Learning Method: Instructor-led Classroom Learning Duration: 1/2 Day
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Overview:
In this course, students learn how to be more productive by effectively managing their time. Includes identifying goals, creating daily plans, recognizing obstacles, and dealing with information overload.
At Course Completion:
After completing this course, students will know how to: Identify the benefits of time management, evaluate productivity, and identify goals and set priorities. Develop time management plans by identifying goals, creating daily plans, and recognizing obstacles. Use technology to save time instead of wasting time and maintain a reasonable workload by saying “no.” Increase productivity by controlling interruptions and meetings, and recognizing factors that adversely affect productivity. Avoid information overload by identifying causes, screening information, controlling paperwork, and using a filing system to organize your office, and communicate effectively.
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: Time management overview
- Principles of time management
- Productivity cycles
- Goals and priorities
Lesson 2: Time management plans
- Time management plan
- Daily plan
Lesson 3: Technology and time management
- Technology saves time
- Say “No”
Lesson 4: Productivity
- Interruptions and meetings
- Factors affecting productivity
Lesson 5: Information overload
- Causes of information overload
- Organize your office
- Communication
