Time Management

Course Overview

We all have the same 24 hours in a day - but how we use them makes all the difference.

Effective time management isn’t just about getting more done; it’s about focusing on the right things, reducing stress, and improving efficiency.

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This practical, interactive course will help you identify time-wasting habits, learn proven productivity techniques, and develop a system that works for you.

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Understanding Time Management – The Foundation of Productivity

• Why Time Management Matters – The benefits of managing time effectively.

• Self-Assessment Activity – Identifying your current time management strengths and weaknesses.

• Common Time Management Challenges – Understanding why people struggle with time and how to overcome obstacles.

The Urgent vs. Important Trap – Identifying What Truly Matters

• The Eisenhower Matrix – Learn how to categorise tasks and spend more time in the "Important, Not Urgent" box.

• Identifying Important Activities – Recognising what truly moves the needle in your work and life.

• Avoiding the Urgency Trap – Understanding the danger of always reacting to urgent tasks.

Tools & Techniques for Better Time Management – Working Smarter, Not Harder

• Delegation & Outsourcing – How to let go of tasks and free up valuable time.

• Personality Drivers & Time Management – Understanding Kahler’s Five Drivers and how they impact your productivity.

• Multitasking Myth – Why multitasking actually reduces efficiency (and what to do instead).

• Dealing with Interruptions – Strategies to stay focused and minimise distractions.

• More Effective Meetings – Making meetings shorter, more structured, and more productive.

Strategies for Effective Time Management – Getting Things Done

• Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) – Focusing on the 20% of tasks that produce 80% of results.

• Goal Setting & Planning – Setting clear goals that keep you on track.

• Overcoming Procrastination – Practical strategies to beat procrastination and stay motivated.

• The Best To-Do Lists & Diary Systems – How to organise your day for maximum productivity.

• Email Management – How to handle emails efficiently without them taking over your day.

Implementing & Maintaining Good Habits – Making Time Management Stick

• Choosing the Right Time Management Tools – Apps, planners, and techniques that actually work.

• Time Management & Stress – The link between time pressure and burnout (and how to reduce stress).

• Work-Life Balance – Practical tips for maintaining a balanced and healthy professional & personal life.

• Building Productive Habits – Using the Habit Loop (Cue, Craving, Response, Reward) to reinforce new behaviours.

• Continuous Improvement – How to reflect, adjust, and fine-tune your time management system over time.