Efficient Time Management
1h 32mGeneral2022-12-07
Authors

Chris Croft
Lecturer, Thought Leader, Project Management, Leadership
Course details
Did you know that if you save just one hour per week, you could gain a whole week of uninterrupted time each year? That's the power of time management. This course will help you reclaim those hours by managing your time more efficiently and increasing your professional and personal productivity. Instructor Chris Croft explores how to create a productive environment by establishing systemic approaches for repeating tasks, reducing inefficiency, organizing your work area, and using an effective system to reduce filing. He also discusses how to best create and manage to-do lists, organize the constant influx of information, leverage software to improve efficiency, and manage email.
The most efficient people use technology and established systems of organization to manage their tasks and maximize their time. This course shows how to put these time management techniques to work for you.
Learning objectives
Managing your inbox
Managing repetitive tasks
Using lists and calendars
Maximizing spare time
Organizing information digitally and on paper
Getting the most out of technology and software
Writing effective email
Reducing filing
The most efficient people use technology and established systems of organization to manage their tasks and maximize their time. This course shows how to put these time management techniques to work for you.
Learning objectives
Managing your inbox
Managing repetitive tasks
Using lists and calendars
Maximizing spare time
Organizing information digitally and on paper
Getting the most out of technology and software
Writing effective email
Reducing filing
Skills covered
Time ManagementProfessional DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
1. Creating a Productive Environment
- 02 - Manage repeating tasks
- 03 - Reduce inefficiency
- 04 - Improve your desk
- 05 - Reduce your filing
- 06 - Maximize moments of spare time
2. Using Lists
- 07 - Use a master list
- 08 - Use a daily list
- 09 - Get the most out of your calendar
- 10 - Write everything down
3. Organizing Your Information
- 11 - Decide to use paper or not
- 12 - Hard edges for your tasks
- 13 - File by context
4. Getting the Most Out of Technology
- 14 - Communicate more efficiently
- 15 - Maximize productivity from apps
- 16 - Make the most of Word and Excel
- 17 - Communicate via the cloud
5. Writing Emails
- 18 - Use the right medium - Email or phone
- 19 - Make email easy for the receiver
- 20 - Make sure you get a reply
- 21 - Make sure you don't get a reply
6. Managing Incoming Emails
- 22 - Check emails at the right frequency
- 23 - Empty your inbox
- 24 - Try doing it tomorrow
- 25 - Tips for filing emails
Conclusion
- 26 - Planning for your next steps