By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Plan and prioritize work time effectively to align with clearly defined objectives.
- Minimize and manage distractions to maintain focus and productivity.
- Organize the workplace efficiently, utilizing the most suitable tools and resources.
- Develop strategies for managing and coping with stress in the workplace.
- Enhance communication and interpersonal skills to positively influence stressful situations.
- Identify potential stressors and apply techniques to handle and reduce stress, while maintaining the organization’s image.
DAY 1
Time Management Fundamentals
- Defining the purpose and significance of your work
- Analyzing your current activities and identifying areas of improvement
- Clarifying the scope and expectations of your job
- Understanding the brain’s role as a resource for time management
- Self-organization techniques for improved productivity
- Principles for effective time management
- Setting clear priorities, objectives, and goals
- Techniques for planning and managing your workload
- Best practices for organizing meetings
- Time planning, scheduling, and time-blocking strategies
DAY 2
Enhancing Productivity and Efficiency
- Effective communication and delegation skills
- Creating a clutter-free workspace for optimal focus
- Video: “Making Time” – How to balance priorities, people, and procedures at work
- Leveraging creative thinking to boost time management effectiveness
- Designing efficient working systems for long-term success
- Group dynamics: Enhancing teamwork and communication in meetings
- Video: “The Unorganized Manager” – Lessons on avoiding common time management pitfalls
- Using technology and tools (e.g., Key Results Areas) to streamline time management processes
DAY 3
Managing Stress and Enhancing Performance
- Understanding stress in the workplace: Causes and effects
- Recognizing stress symptoms and their impact on performance
- Stress management strategies: The management cycle (planning, organizing, controlling)
- Reducing stress by minimizing crises and anticipating potential problems
- The importance of setting and enforcing rules, procedures, and performance standards
- Monitoring performance: Personal supervision, reporting, and observation techniques
- Corrective actions for stress management and maintaining discipline
- Improving time management to reduce stress levels
- Prioritization strategies: Categorizing tasks by urgency and importance
