Introduction

Learn how to use your time most effectively on this 1-day time management course.

When you have full control of your diary and time you are able to relax, confident that you are focused on your most important tasks.

Our expert trainers will show you how to ensure that you are focusing your time and energy correctly and how to spot and avoid ‘time vampires’ that eat up your time.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Spot exactly where your time’s going – and where it’s being wasted.
  • Understand the difference between what’s urgent and what’s important (it’s a game-changer).
  • Cut down on distractions and stay focused, even in a noisy world.
  • Plan your time realistically, even when things don’t go to plan.
  • Use your calendar and delegation smartly to stay on track and stress-free.

CPD Accreditation

This course counts for 6 Hours of CPD training.
Expand your portfolio with this acclaimed certification!

If you want to learn more about CPD, check out the official site and explanation!

The Trainer

Jo has been a professional development coach and trainer for over 20 years. She is Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD) certified.

She started her career in engineering before transferring to a leading pharmaceutical company. She spent 18 years there in a number of leadership and technical roles across a number of departments including HR, customer service and training.

  • Clarify what’s important to you and how that drives how you use your time
  • Spot your personal time-stealers
  • Why we procrastinate (and how to stop)
  • Prioritising smartly with the Eisenhower Matrix
  • Simple tools to help you stay on track (and stay sane)
  • The 4 D’s of time management: Do, Defer, Delegate, Delete
  • Spotting and sidestepping distractions
  • How to handle “time vampires” who suck up your hours
  • Keep promises and hitting deadlines
  • Saying “no” confidently and clearly
  • Staying calm when plans go out the window
  • Matching your energy to your task list
  • Why delegation is a superpower
  • What to delegate – and what to keep
  • Who to delegate to and how to do it right
  • Avoiding Micromanagement
  • Plan for the next month – and the next year
  • Identify what you really want more time for
  • Build habits that support your bigger goals

Is This The Right Course For Me?

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to control their time better.

It is aimed at individuals who would like to manage their time more effectively primarily at work, but the techniques learned will also be beneficial in all aspects of delegates’ lives.

If you ever feel any of the below you will probably find it very helpful:

  • You wonder where the day went and why you’ve still not tackled your to-do list.
  • You feel stressed and overwhelmed by multiple demands on your time.
  • You find that you have to work late and struggle to hit deadlines.

For people looking to take their time management further, having completed this course you can then move on to our advanced time management course.

The Training Day

We provide everything you’ll need for a really fun, productive day of training.

Our courses run from 9.30 am to around 4.30 pm.

You don’t need to bring anything with you as we provide everything that you will need for a great day’s training.

That includes:

  • Plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day.
  • Comfortable, fully air-conditioned training rooms.
  • A certificate of attendance.

Please come wearing whatever you are comfortable in. We don’t have a dress code.

This course runs in conjunction with our sister company, Development Academy, which is focused on professional development training.

Online Training Requirements

To attend this Time Management course online, you will need:

Zoom on your Windows PC/laptop with a camera, speakers & microphone
A stable internet connection capable of running Zoom
To be a confident computer user and able to use Zoom

If you have access to a second screen, we would encourage you to use it as it improves the experience.