Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Time Management - Organising Yourself


Time management begins with understanding how you work best. This practical course helps you take charge of your time, clarify your priorities and create a more balanced approach to managing daily tasks.

You will learn how to plan with purpose, communicate clearly and stay focused on what matters most.

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What to expect

Managing your time effectively starts with understanding your own habits, priorities and boundaries. This course helps you take personal control of your time and develop practical strategies to enhance performance and balance.

You’ll learn how to recognise the difference between being busy and being effective, communicate clearly about priorities, and reduce the impact of interruptions.

With a focus on self-awareness and simple planning tools, you’ll leave with strategies that make each day more organised and purposeful.

Is this course for you


This course is designed for individuals who have not previously completed formal time management training or who want to refresh their personal time management skills. It is suited to those who want to take greater ownership of their time, improve focus, and manage competing demands with increased confidence.

This course is suited to individuals who want to:

  • take control of how their time is used

  • improve focus and prioritisation

  • manage competing demands more confidently

  • apply practical time management strategies at work

What you will explore

During this training course, you will develop the skills and mindset to move from being busy to being truly effective in managing your workload. The course focuses on clarifying priorities, communicating expectations, and applying practical time management and assertiveness techniques to reduce interruptions, protect focus and build confidence in how you manage your time and responsibilities.

By the end of this training course, you should be able to:

  • Understand the difference between effectiveness and ‘busyness’

  • Communicate clearly with others to clarify goals and priorities

  • Apply the 80/20 rule to focus your time effectively

  • Reduce the impact of interruptions with practical techniques

  • Say “no” assertively when needed to protect your priorities

  • Create and use a personalised time management system

  • Increase self-determination and confidence in managing your workload

Where this course can take you


During this training course, you will explore the difference between true effectiveness and simple “busyness,” and learn how to assess and prioritise your time realistically. You will develop skills in communicating clearly to discuss goals and clarify priorities, while applying the 80/20 rule to schedule your time for maximum impact.

The course also focuses on practical techniques for managing interruptions and distractions, and saying “no” assertively and respectfully to competing demands. You will work toward establishing a personalised time management system that suits your needs, while strengthening self-determination and accountability in your daily approach to work.

 

 

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