Time and Priority Management

Course Overview

Revised course content and user experience.

Managing time effectively is fundamental to success in the workplace. However, the workplace is full of distractions, interruptions and conflicting priorities which can take up precious time and energy.

This course has therefore been developed to introduce the learner to a number of strategies that will help them to manage their time and priorities. In particular, it will look at prioritising tasks, setting goals, storing information, delegating tasks and managing interruptions and procrastination.

Key Content

• Benefits of time and priority management;
• Misconceptions about time management;
• Symptoms of poor time and priority management;
• Keeping a task log;
• The 'urgent / important' matrix;
• Delegating;
• Managing information;
• Conquering face-to-face interruptions;
• Conquering technology interruptions;
• Avoiding procrastination;
• Goal setting. 

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:

• Recognise the importance of good time and priority management;
• Discuss the misconceptions about time management;
• Identify the symptoms of poor time and priority management;
• Discuss and apply strategies to better manage their time and priorities.