Time Management

Module One: Getting Started
Course Objectives
 
Module Two: Goal Setting
The Three P"s
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Prioritizing Your Goals
Visualization
 
Module Three: Prioritizing Your Time
The 80/20 Rule
The Urgent Versus Important Matrix
Assertiveness
 
Module Four: 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 Five: Tackling Procrastination
Why We Procrastinate
Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
Eat That Frog!
 
Module Six: Crisis Management
When the Storm Hits
Creating a Plan
Executing the Plan
Lessons Learned
 
Module Seven: Organizing Your Workspace
De-Clutter
Managing Workflow
Dealing with E-mail
Using Calendars
 
Module Eight: Delegating Made Easy
When to Delegate
To Whom Should You Delegate?
How Should You Delegate
Keeping Control
The Importance of Full Acceptance
 
Module Nine: Setting a Ritual
What is a Ritual?
Ritualizing Sleep, Meals, Exercise
Examples of Rituals
Using Rituals t Maximize Time
 
Module Ten: 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 Eleven: Alternatives to Meetings
Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
Teleconferencing
E-mail Lists and Online Groups
Collaborating Applications
 
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Lessons Learned