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.