This course is accredited with the Services Seta and covers unit standard 15234 at NQF level 5 worth 4 credits.

2 Days Course

Course Objectives

When you have completed this course you will be able to define the key concepts associated with Time Management and you will be able to:

Identify the main obstacles to effective Time Management in your daily role;
Understand the nature of Time Management;
Understand a range of tools, techniques and concepts for Time Management;
Use these techniques to build an effective Time Management process that will enhance your productivity and lower your stress;
Explain the benefits of having an effective Time Management process

The course will enable delegates to:

• Identify what time and priority management is
• Apply time management principles
• Be able to manage their work time effectively
• Be productive with handling meetings
• Organize information files
• Use office technology effectively
• Set realistic goals for tasks and activities
• Draw up a plan to organize tasks and activities
• Manage priorities by setting personal and work goals
• Increase work effectiveness and productivity by prioritising
• Enjoy a more balanced lifestyle through minimising time wasters
• Become more assertive and delegating tasks
• Feel more in control of daily activities
• Reduce the stress which results from a lack of effective time planning

Learner Outcomes

• Delegates will learn skills which will improve planning, assertiveness, setting priorities, decision making, desk and paper management, and communication skills.
• Will have the skills to manage priorities
• Manage themselves to get things done on time
• Be assertive with colleagues and managers and learn how to say 'no’
• Gain sufficient time to complete most important tasks
• Be able to do effective weekly planning
• Be able to prioritise and schedule tasks
• Learn to allocate time to each task in its order of priority
• Deal with interruptions and make effective decisions which affect time positively.

Course Outline

• Balancing self, team and society
• The four generations of time management
• Stephen Covey’s Time Management Matrix

• Weekly Planning
• Pareto analysis
• Procrastination
• Delegation
• Assertiveness
• Managing paperwork
• Action plans for more efficient time management

Accredited by the Services Seta

Imsimbi Training is an Accredited Training Provider with the Services Seta number 2147. Imsimbi Training is a Level 2 BBBEE Contributor Company.