Time Management For Professionals

Getting it Done: Make the Most of Time

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.4

- Manage their time better and become more productive.
- List tasks using methods like the Urgent/Important principle
- Master the art of delegation

What you'll learn

Manage their time better and become more productive.
List tasks using methods like the Urgent/Important principle
Master the art of delegation
Learn how to say NO
Plan your time using various approaches such as SMART
Battle common time wasters
including procrastination
Optimize your working environment

* Requirements

* Learners should be willing to apply the best practices and skill set provided in the course.

Description

"I must govern the clock, not be governed by it."

But how many of us can realize this dream? Not many, right?

In today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world, you are not alone if you feel that there simply isn't enough time to get everything done at work. Even if we put in extra time, it seems like more tasks pile up and some even get lined up for the weekend, when we expect to have some uninterrupted time. This is when we value efficient time management.

Time management is a set of ideologies, practices, expertise, tools and structures that help you use your time to accomplish what you want efficiently and more.

Resourceful time management is the key to a successful day, getting most out of it. From handling email to juggling your time on multiple projects, our time management course will benefit you reach your goals by learning how to use your time wisely and more efficiently in an economical way. This will also help you appreciate the importance of prioritization and the power of the word ‘NO.' The course takeaways are best practices for prioritizing tasks, conquering procrastination, refining your concentration, and handling frequent distractions.

In this course, some great information is put together that will help you make the most of your time at work. You will learn tips and techniques that will help you progress toward being efficient, effective, and productive, rather than just ‘busy.' By the time you finish this course on Time Management, you will be governing the clock and not regulated by it!

There are excellent quality video lectures with real life scenarios, case studies, and exercises, along with topic based quiz to check your understanding on each

Who this course is for:

  • Any professional who values time and wants to manage it effectively for a successful day.

Course content

6 sections • 17 lectures

Expert Talk Preview 01:00

By the end of this course, you will learn how to:

1. Prioritize tasks using methods like the Urgent/Important principle, delegation, and saying ‘no’

2. Plan your time using the SMART approach to goal-setting, adopting the ‘clustering’ principle, and making a few simple tweaks to a traditional to-do list

3. Combat common time wasters, including procrastination

4. Optimize your working environment by using the principles of ergonomics and de-clutterin

The Urgent/Important Principle Preview 02:00

After this lecture, you will understand:

1. How to rank tasks using the Eisenhower Urgent/Important principle.

2. Prioritize your tasks using the Triage method.

Delegation Preview 03:19

After this lecture, you will understand:

1. The importance of delegation.

2. Some important aspects to keep in mind before you do the actual delegation.

3. Tips to delegate effectively

The Power of "NO" Preview 03:24

After this lecture, you will understand:

1. The art of saying No

2. Identify the situations to say No.

3. How to apply the Pareto Principle.

Check Your Understanding

The Importance of Planning Preview 02:38

After this lecture, you will understand:

1. How planning helps save time.

2. The SMART goals

The Clustering Concept Preview 03:21

After this lecture, you will understand:

1. What clustering your task means.

2. What is small-scale clustering

3. How to plan your to-do list.

Check Your Understanding

Time Wasters Preview 04:58

At the end of this lecture, you will learn about the below time wasters and how to tackle them:

1. Internet usage

2. Social media

3. Workplace Socializing

4. Meetings

Why do we procrastinate Preview 02:04

After completing this lecture you will be able to:

1. Identify some common habits of procrastinators.

2. The reasons why we procrastinate.

Banish procrastination Preview 02:02

After this lecture you will be able to:

1. Banish Procrastination with Motivation

2. Banish Procrastination with Organization

Optimize work with your own circadian rhythm Preview 02:33

After completing this lecture, you will be able to understand:

1. What is a Circadian rhythm.

2. The Lark or Owl concept

3. How inadequate sleep causes a sleep-stress cycle 

Check Your Understanding

Ergonomics Preview 03:10

After the end of this lecture, you will understand:

1. How your physical environment and equipment have an impact on your efficiency and general health.

2. The concept of Ergonomic

Decluttering Preview 03:50

After the end of this lecture, you will understand:

1. How a cluttered space is likely to be harmful.

2. How to De-clutter Paperwork

3. How to Declutter Stationery

4. How to Declutter Reminders and Your Desktop

5. How to Declutter Cables and Personal Belongings

 

Check Your Understanding