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This course offers a comprehensive approach to mastering time management skills. Participants will learn to set meaningful goals using the SMART framework, prioritize tasks through techniques such as the 80/20 rule and the Urgent/Important Matrix, and plan their schedules effectively. Practical tools like productivity journals and strategies for overcoming procrastination will be introduced to help participants tackle daily challenges with focus and efficiency. The course will also cover crisis management, workspace organization, and the art of delegation to ensure tasks are completed smoothly and on time. In addition, participants will explore meeting management best practices and alternatives to meetings, such as collaboration apps, to streamline communication. By incorporating these strategies, attendees will enhance both personal and professional productivity.

##### Module 1 - Getting Started - Icebreaker - Housekeeping Items - The Parking Lot - Workshop Objectives ##### Module 2 - Setting SMART Goals - The Three P’s - The SMART Way - Prioritizing Your Goals - Visualization ##### Module 3 - Prioritizing Your Time - The 80/20 Rule - The Urgent/Important Matrix - Being Assertive ##### Module 4 - Planning Wisely - Creating Your Productivity Journal - Maximizing the Power of Your Productivity Journal - The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water - Chunk, Block, and Tackle - Ready, Fire, Aim! ##### Module 5 - Tackling Procrastination - Why We Procrastinate - Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination - Eat That Frog! ##### Module 6 - Crisis Management - When the Storm Hits - Creating a Plan - Executing the Plan - Lessons Learned ##### Module 7 - Organizing Your Workspace - De-Clutter - Managing Workflow - Dealing with E-mail - Using Calendars ##### Module 8 - Delegating Made Easy - When to Delegate - To Whom Should You Delegate? - How Should You Delegate? - Keeping Control - The Importance of Full Acceptance ##### Module 9 - Setting a Ritual - What is a Ritual? - Ritualizing Sleep, Meals, and Exercise - Example Rituals - Using Rituals to Maximize Time ##### Module 10 - Meeting Management - Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary - Using the PAT Approach - Building the Agenda - Keeping Things on Track - Making Sure the Meeting Was Worthwhile ##### Module 11 - Alternatives to Meetings - Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms - Teleconferencing - E-mail Lists and Online Groups - Collaboration Applications ##### Module 12 - Wrapping Up - Words from the Wise - Review of Parking Lot - Lessons Learned - Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations