By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Master essential planning and organising skills to successfully manage activities and events.
- Implement effective time management techniques to enhance personal productivity.
- Apply proven techniques and methods for thorough planning and organisation at every stage of a project or event.
- Use key project management methods to efficiently execute projects and meet deadlines.
- Anticipate potential challenges and develop contingency plans to adapt to changing situations.
- Cultivate personal planning skills and create actionable strategies for achieving future objectives.
DAY 1
Foundations of Effective Planning and Organising
- Introduction to successful planning and organising principles
- Feasibility aspects in planning: aligning strategy with outcomes
- Setting clear objectives and defining milestones
- Creating Terms of Reference: Clarity in roles and responsibilities
- Resource audit and allocation: Optimising available assets
- Understanding time as a key resource
- Time management techniques and methods for efficiency
DAY 2
Enhancing Time Management and Prioritisation Skills
- Developing time management skills for maximum productivity
- Successful prioritisation: Identifying what matters most
- Identifying time wasters and eliminating inefficiencies
- Balancing time management with effective communication
- Planning and meeting deadlines: Staying on track
- Co-ordination planning for improved team alignment
DAY 3
Advanced Planning Techniques and Resource Allocation
- Introduction to Critical Path Analysis (CPA), Gantt charts, and PERT
- Providing feedback and managing performance for continuous improvement
- Planning initiation: Establishing controls, organisation, and management structures
- Integrating quality planning into overall project management
- Assessing and allocating resources for optimal performance
- Using charts and graphical tools to visualise progress
- Principles of delegation and control for increased team efficiency
- Personal planning methods to enhance productivity
DAY 4
Contingency Planning, Team Management, and Action Plans
- Developing contingency plans to address potential pitfalls and challenges
- Understanding team dynamics and assigning roles effectively
- The art of multitasking for efficient project execution
- Effective meeting techniques and providing constructive feedback
- Designing personal action plans for long-term planning success
- Case studies: Real-world application of planning and organising techniques
- Group discussions and exercises for collaborative learning
