: One of the more precious resources a manager has is his or her time. Managers can become more effective by employing time management and scheduling techniques, delegating, outsourcing key tasks, and employing technology. Effective time management helps managers achieve their goals.
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Lesson 1
After completing this course, you will be able to:
State the key outcomes and goals of effective time management
Assess your attitudes about your relationship to time and time management
Employ a time log in ascertaining how you spend your time
Recognize the common causes of procrastination and identify ways to eliminate your own procrastination
List the key attributes of effective (SMART) goals and recognize the importance of establishing personal and professional goals
Identify the key principles of time management (organization, prioritization, and planning) and some common methods for prioritizing tasks (ABC Method and the Eisenhower Method)
Identify the value and purpose of common time management tools, including scheduling systems (activity logs, action plans, to do lists)
Differentiate key characteristics of Action Plans and Task Lists
Identify the steps in the delegation process and recognize guidelines for appropriate task delegation
Identify strategies for handling daily tasks and distractions, such as e-mail, phone calls, and other interruptions
List the guidelines for planning effective meetings
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