Planning and Organisation

Who is this course for?
This course is for all staff members interested in tools and techniques that will help them better manage their time, work smarter not harder and increase individual and team productivity.

The aim of this half day course is to focus on how to prioritize workload and avoid distractions to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed. We will look at techniques to help learners make sure all their day to day tasks are complete and nothing is overlooked. As well as identifying their personal ‘time-stealers' and how they can tackle these going forward.

How long is this course?
This is a 3.5-hour workshop - including 15-minute breaks

What topics will be covered?
This is a highly practical course and scenario-based exercises and group discussions will be used throughout to allow learners to gain a better understanding of the content covered.

Topics Covered:
● Your role responsibilities and priorities
● Identifying your personal time stealers
● Dealing with common distractions - Interruptions/emails/phone calls
● Techniques so all day to day tasks are complete and nothing is overlooked
● Planning tools and techniques - tasks; to do lists; daily plans
● Prioritising tools and techniques - urgent versus important
● Decision Making process

Do I need to prepare anything before or after the session?
To gain the maximum benefit from the course each learner will be asked to complete a weeks worth of time sheets to see if they are productively planning their time and getting the most out of their work day.

For details of upcoming events or to book your place on available courses, please visit the HR - Professional Development booking centre  If your chosen course is fully booked or no longer available, you can access the UCD LinkedIn learning portal via your UCD Connect login where you will find a range of eLearning courses. 

If you have any further queries on this programme, please contact peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext 4919.

Who is this course for? 
This course is for all staff who would like to make better use of their time in pursuit of their goals. The aim of the course is to help participants to become more goal focused and prioritise what is important. 

How long is the course? 
This is a half-day course.

What topics will be covered?

• How to build a goal focused mindset

• Put a structure on your day so that the important things get done

• Recognise when you are most productive

• Build and maintain a positive attitude to complete daunting tasks

• Achieve realistic goals

• Establish effective time management habits

• Finish work on time

Do I need to prepare anything before I arrive? 
Identify a goal/goals that you would like to achieve in both your personal and work-life. This may be a goal that you have been putting off for some time. Write down your goal and why it is important to you. Prepare to share this with one/two other people. 

For details of upcoming events or to book your place on available courses, please visit the HR - Professional Development booking centre  If your chosen course is fully booked or no longer available, you can access the UCD LinkedIn learning portal via your UCD Connect login where you will find a range of eLearning courses. 

If you have any further queries on this programme, please contact peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext 4919.

Who is this course for?
This course is for all staff members interested in developing skills that will help them work effectively and productively in a hybrid environment.

The aim of the programme is to give learners the confidence and techniques to transfer their current skills to a remote or hybrid working environment. During the course, we will look at how learners can best manage their workload and effectively schedule suitable tasks at home and in the office. We will also look at how to communicate effectively, stay engaged and continue to collaborate with team members.

How long is this course?
This is a 3.5-hour workshop - including 15-minute breaks

What topics will be covered?
This is a highly practical course and scenario-based exercises and group discussions will be used throughout to allow learners to gain a better understanding of the content covered.

Topics Covered:

• What is Hybrid working?
• Organising your work week for maximum impact
• Prep for productivity: home and office physical spaces
• Dealing with disruption at home and in the office
• Understanding communication preferences: yours & your teams
• Staying connected and collaborating

Do I need to prepare anything before or after the session?
To gain the maximum benefit from the course each learner will be asked to complete a “Hybrid Working Planner”. This will help to raise their awareness to issues they may be struggling with and where to focus their efforts moving forward.

For details of upcoming events or to book your place on available courses, please visit the HR - Professional Development booking centre  If your chosen course is fully booked or no longer available, you can access the UCD LinkedIn learning portal via your UCD Connect login where you will find a range of eLearning courses. 

If you have any further queries on this programme, please contact peopledevelopment@ucd.ie or call ext 4919.

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