Time Management will give you the keys to making the most of your most valuable resource: time; you will learn how to manage time effectively. You will learn how to organise your tasks in order of priority, identify so-called ‘time thieves’ and learn how to manage them properly. You will understand the importance of delegating tasks within the company and the benefits it brings. You will improve your ability to manage your time efficiently, avoiding procrastination and establishing priorities. By the end, you will be more productive, reduce your stress levels and feel better in your career whilst carrying out relevant and important tasks.
Time Management
Introduction
Objectives
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To highlight various instances of inadequate time habits.
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To find out how much time was spent on a task and the performance time.
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To relate fatigue and performance. To analyse the the influence of the working environment.
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To find out how to avoid situations that waste time by following the various tips on the subject.
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To select the correct tasks to delegate.
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To find out how to carry out an action plan.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. SELF-AWARENESS AND TIME MANAGEMENT
1. Introduction
2. Types of bad habits
2.1. To please others
2.2. Perfectionism
2.3 Postpone tasks
2.4. Multitask
2.5. How to prioritise tasks
3. Time set aside and performance time
3.1. Optimum level
4. Fatigue and performance
5. The influence of the working environment
5.1. Characteristics of the working environment
TEACHING UNIT 2. THE THIEVES OF TIME AND THE EFFECTS OF A LACK OF TIME
1. Common time management problems
TEACHING UNIT 3. DELEGATION OF TASKS
1. Introduction
2. Advantages of delegation
2.1. For the manager.
2.2. For the employee
2.3. For the company
3. The stages of delegation
3.1. Identify which functions to delegate
3.2. Choose the right person to delegate to
3.3. Explain the task
3.4. Allow time
3.5. Keep track of results
3.6. Broaden the scope of delegation
3.7. Responsibilities for the exchange
3.8. Allowing room for error
4. Which tasks to delegate
TEACHING UNIT 4. THE ACTION PLANS
1. The Action Plan
2. Planning techniques: Gantt and PERT charts