Effective Time Management
Despite all the talk about time management, computers, e-mail, instant messaging, and all the other time-savers we’ve adopted, most people still complain that they don't have enough time in the day. But the lack of time has nothing to do with time itself, and everything is to do with our own tendencies to procrastinate, to let our attention shift from topic to topic, to think that only we can do things right, and to let ourselves be dominated by powerful but unhelpful old habits.
Objectives
Set time-saving priorities and goals, and develop methods that will work for you
Control interruptions, drop-in visitors and time-wasters
Free up hours of your time every day for more important tasks and challenging responsibilities
Deal with information quickly and efficiently
Accomplish more by holding fewer, shorter and more productive meetings
Key Topics
Key time management principles
Focusing on really 'important' activities rather than 'urgent' activities
Controlling interruptions and distractions
Setting priorities – making yourself available for other important tasks
How Effective Meetings Work
Dealing with difficult people and situations
Controlling incoming and outgoing information effectively
Reducing your information overload
Planning for Accomplishment
Effective scheduling
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