setting goals. These goals are recorded and 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 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 class.

Setting SMART Goals

In Module One, you will learn goal setting is critical to effective time management strategies. It is the single most important life skill that most people never learn properly. Goal setting can be used in every area of your life, including financial, physical, personal development, relationships, or even spiritual.

Some people blame everything that goes wrong in their life on something or someone else. They take the role of a victim, and they give all their power and control away. Successful people dedicate themselves to taking responsibility for their lives, no matter the unforeseen or uncontrollable events. Live in the present: the past cannot be changed, and the future directly results from what you do right now!

Prioritizing Your Time

In Module Two, you will learn time management is about more than just managing our time; it is about managing ourselves in relation to time. It is about setting priorities and taking charge. It means changing habits or activities that cause us to waste time. It means being willing to experiment with different methods and ideas to enable you to find the best way to make maximum use of time.

Planning Wisely

In Module Three, you will learn the hallmark of successful time management is being consistently productive each day. Many people use a daily plan to motivate themselves. Having a daily plan and committing to it can help you stay focused on that particular day’s priorities. You are more likely to get things accomplished if you write down your plans for the day.

Tackling Procrastination

In Module Four of the Time Management Seminar, you will learn that procrastination means delaying a task (or even several tasks) that should be a priority. The ability to overcome procrastination and tackle the important actions that have the biggest positive impact on your life is a hallmark of the most successful people out there.

Crisis Management

In Module Five, you will learn that the number of crises you encounter should decline with better planning, improved efficiency, and increased productivity. However, you can’t plan for everything, so in this module, we’ll look at what to do when a crisis does occur.

Organizing Your Workspace

In Module Six, you will learn that to manage your time effectively and to be productive each day; you must create an appropriate environment. By eliminating clutter, setting up an effective filing system, gathering essential tools, and managing workflow, you will be well on your way to creating an effective workspace.

Delegating Made Easy

In Module Seven, you will learn if you work by yourself, there’s only so much you can get done, no matter how hard you work. Everyone needs help and support, and there is no shame in asking for assistance. One of the most common ways of overcoming this limitation is to learn how to delegate your work to other people. If you do this well, you can quickly build a strong and successful team of people.

Delegation can sometimes feel like more hassle than it’s worth. However, by delegating effectively, you can dramatically expand the amount of work that you can deliver. When you arrange the workload to work on the highest priority tasks for you and other people working on meaningful and challenging assignments, you have a recipe for success.

To delegate effectively, choose the right tasks to delegate, identify the right people to delegate to, and delegate in the right way. There’s a lot to this, but you’ll achieve so much more once you’re delegating effectively!

Setting a Ritual

In Module Eight, you will learn for most people, the word ritual typically conjures up an image of a boring, repetitive life, with every moment controlled and managed, and no room for spontaneity. Rituals and routines, however, can help increase spontaneity and fun in your life. Because routine tasks are already planned for, you have more energy to spend on the tasks that will bring you closer to your goals and bring more joy to your life.

Meeting Management

In Module Nine, you will learn that meetings are often seen as a necessary evil of office life. Few people look forward to meetings and with good reason. Too many meetings lack purpose and structure. However, with just a few tools, you can make any meeting a much better use of everyone’s time.

Alternatives to Meetings

In Module Ten, you will learn that sometimes, a face-to-face meeting isn’t the best solution. This module will explore alternatives to meetings to help you and your team save time and be more productive.