Time Management Training Course Outline
Module One: Goal Setting
- The Three P’s
- S.M.A.R.T. Goals
- Prioritizing Your Goals
- Visualization
Module Two: Prioritizing Your Time
- The 80/20 Rule
- The Urgent Versus Important Matrix
- Assertiveness
Module Three: 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 Four: Tackling Procrastination
- Why We Procrastinate
- Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- Eat That Frog!
Module Five: Crisis Management
- When the Storm Hits
- Creating a Plan
- Executing the Plan
- Lessons Learned
Module Six: Organizing Your Workspace
- De-Clutter
- Managing Workflow
- Dealing with E-mail
- Using Calendars
Module Seven: Delegating Made Easy
- When to Delegate
- To Whom Should You Delegate?
- How Should You Delegate?
- Keeping Control
- The Importance of Full Acceptance
Module Eight: Setting a Ritual
- What is a Ritual?
- Ritualizing Sleep, Meals, Exercise
- Examples of Rituals
- Using Rituals to Maximize Time
Module Nine: 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 Ten: Alternatives to Meetings
- Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
- Teleconferencing
- E-mail Lists and Online Groups
- Collaborating Applications