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Effective Time Management

Posted on October 12th, 2020

Effective Time Management

Take control of your day - get more done with less stress.

Time Management for High Impact

Time is one of the few resources we can’t expand — which makes managing it effectively essential for productivity and wellbeing.

This programme equips you with tools to plan, prioritise and focus on high-value tasks. You’ll learn practical techniques to reduce distractions, manage competing demands and make more effective choices about where to spend your energy.

By combining proven methods with real-world application, the course helps you take back control of your workload and achieve better results with less stress.

To see how this course complements our wider portfolio of productivity and leadership development programmes, visit our Leadership & Management Training page.

"It was a nicely structured seminar, which focused more on exploring a plethora of techniques and topics. The objective was to actually showcase the different time management techniques and resources and help you choose the ones that suit each individual better, rather than dictating. Splitting into small group was effective and insightful. Top notch session overall."

- EC, Applications Engineer, Siemens PSE

Time is one of the few resources we can’t expand — which makes managing it effectively essential for productivity and wellbeing.

This programme equips you with tools to plan, prioritise and focus on high-value tasks. You’ll learn practical techniques to reduce distractions, manage competing demands and make more effective choices about where to spend your energy.

By combining proven methods with real-world application, the course helps you take back control of your workload and achieve better results with less stress.

What You’ll Learn

At the end of the effective time management training, participants will:

  • Learn effective time management skills and have an in-depth appreciation of how to organise their time more effectively.
  • Know how to ensure they are working on top priority work.
  • Have the positive, confident attitude of someone who ‘gets things done’.
  • Have a personal time management action plan to implement when returning to their companies.

  • How to use the principles and practices of time management.
  • How to set priorities. How to become goal orientated. The importance of focusing on where you are going and how you intend to get there.
  • How to use short term and long term planning. Urgent versus important tasks.
  • How to use ‘to do’ lists for self organisation.
  • How to use deadlines.
  • How to manage your inbox.
  • How to handle admin. How to organise your desk.
  • How to handle multi-task jobs.
  • How to communicate effectively. 75% of our time is spent communicating. Poor communication is a great time waster.
  • How to delegate effectively. Who, what, when and why.
  • How to run efficient, focused meetings.
  • How to overcome procrastination. How to build tempo.
  • How to eliminate time-wasters. How to reduce ‘interruptions’.
  • How to maximise your return on energy (ROE).
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Effective Time Management programme

It’s about mastering the habits, tools and mindset that help you manage your workload more effectively — so you can focus on priorities and reduce wasted time.

Anyone who feels pressured by deadlines, competing demands or information overload, and wants to manage their time more effectively.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Plan and prioritise tasks for maximum impact
  • Distinguish between urgent and important work
  • Manage interruptions and reduce distractions
  • Delegate effectively
  • Use planning tools to stay organised
  • Apply simple habits that increase productivity

We apply the Skill+Will™ approach: time management isn’t only about techniques. It also requires the mindset, motivation and self-discipline to use them consistently. This programme builds both.

This is an on-request only programme, available in-person or virtually, tailored to your team’s needs.

Yes. We customise the tools, examples and exercises to match your organisation’s working culture and priorities. Find out more on our tailored solutions page.

As this is a bespoke in-company programme, it can be delivered for groups of up to 12 participants to ensure interaction, discussion and effective coaching.

Experienced LDL consultants who specialise in productivity and behavioural change.

What Participants Say
“It’s given me so much to think about heading back to the office. I have realised how much better my time could be spent and I have some great tools to use to enhance my work life and work/life balance. Deborah is an excellent teacher, really listening to individuals’ experiences and relation points back to things we’ve previously mentioned.”
– AS, Service Delivery Manager, PTSG
“It served as a useful reminder of some of the tools of effective time management. Affirmation of some of the techniques I am already employing as well as highlighting some new tips and tricks, and helping me to step back from the daily routine to evaluate/re-assess how effectively I am working.”
– BR, Sales Manager, Instron
“Simple effective ways of gaining back some control of my day!”
– DC, IT Manager, Risk Stop Ltd
“Not only did it help me with time management within work but it gave me some strong tips of making the most of my time away from work. The trainer was excellent.”
– DH, Account Executive, London Communications Agency
“Helped show and demonstrate ways in which I can improve my time management. The thinking and planning aspect alone will improve effectiveness and efficiency in my daily/weekly work.”
– PB, Fire Market Manager, Shawston
“I learned how to delegate, and that time management is not just about working time but also about how to communicate, listen, break time and focus.”
– AT, Account Manager, Encore Personnel
Want to tailor this programme?
IN-COMPANY ENQUIRY

Tailored for Your Business

This programme is designed exclusively for your organisation — customised in content, format and schedule to match your team, your objectives and your working culture.

Get in touch to arrange a no-obligation discussion and we’ll explore how this training can help you reclaim time, improve focus and boost performance.

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