Time Management
Time can only be used once. This course teaches delegates how to manage time effectively. It helps delegates keep priorities in focus and avoid time wasting. The course is interactive and includes a high level of delegate participation.
- 1 Day
- Online or in person
- Private courses available
Course Objectives
- Understand how to manage their time to maximise performance.
- Identify their current working practises, evaluate weak areas where time is wasted and produce a plan to get organised and stick to it!
Prerequisites
- No previous knowledge is required.
Included
- Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
- Comprehensive course materials and exercises
Course content Back to top
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Introduction
Time - a key resource
The productivity gain
Speculate to accumulate -
Assessing your Situation
Your current working practice
Plan and set objectives
Spend time to save time
Be prepared to say 'No'
Work smarter not longer -
Getting Organised
Work to a plan
Grouping tasks
Use your diary effectively
Clear your desk
Use a 'document parking' system
Make use of checklists -
Controlling the Time Wasters
Don't put off things that are hard
Don't avoid things you don't like
Beware of your favourite tasks
Handling interruptions
Getting through on the phone quickly
Effective use of e-mail -
First things First
Make the miscellaneous a priority
Schedule backwards
Set realistic deadlines
Eliminate the unnecessary
Be confident of your priorities -
Controlling the Paperwork
Aim to minimise paper work and handling
Make a habit of brevity
Minimal memos
Do not let files and filing waste time
Do not put it in writing or write faster
Use the rubbish bin -
Working with and Controlling Others
Socialising and informal contact
No conflict - no wasted time
Clear instructions
Don't do it - delegate
Swap tasks to save time
All about meetings -
Away from the Office
To travel or not to travel?
Plan when to go and the journey
Use travel time constructively
Public dates and prices Back to top
Prices are per delegate and exclude VAT.
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Thursday 3 December 2026
£445+ VAT
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Thursday 23 September 2027
£395+ VAT
Can't make these dates? Ask about a private course on a date that suits you.
Training a team?
Run this course privately, on your dates
What delegates say Back to top
“Excellent course”
“Gave me very valuable tools to use”
“Great trainer learned a lot that I will be sure to remember”
What were the most useful aspects of the course
“Practical work recommendations that can be applied in the office.”
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable
“Smart objectives, time management, identify time wasters, learn to say no”
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“PRIME TIME book time in with myself to concentrate”
“I feel more clear in mind of my objectives going forward and how to achieve them”
Are there any aspects of the course which you feel require improvement
“None, I feel greatly informed and had opportunity to discuss and ask what I wanted”
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable
“RAFT, Quadrants and contextualising issues. Seeing other people also struggle with or wish to improve these areas”
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable
“Section around categorising tasks by importance and urgency”
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“Give time frames to tasks where possible. Use the grid to prioritise”
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“Learn to say no to people when I need to focus on my key tasks”
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable
“Isolating my key tasks and how to field some of the distractions.”
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“Manage emails differently. Manage to do list differently.”
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable
“Tips about emails urgent and importance division.”
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0191 377 8377
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