Series Four: Time and Meeting Management
1. Time Management "So much to do, so little time". In most of our lives, this is all too true. Time is a commodity we cannot save for later use!!
This session will highlight your personal Time Wasters and how to improve on the skills needed to work more effectively and efficiently.
Course details:
* Complete a self-assessment of your Time Thieves
* "Smart" questions
* Group your time wasters into categories
* Evaluate processes to improve, minimise or correct the time wasters
* The Paradoxes of Time Management
* Work plan to tame the three most important time thieves
* Summary and Video.
2. Meeting Management. You embark on an adventure each time you manage or attend a meeting. Whether you attend meetings as a participant or a leader, you are investing your time, presence, and preparation. Your investment will also include your reputation. How you plan, conduct and contribute to meetings is a key factor in evaluating your performance. This skill requires time management, problem solving, oral and written communication and group dynamics.
Course details:
* Planning the meeting
* The purpose (includes outcomes)
* Agenda planning
* Types of meetings
* Conducting the meeting
* Meeting breakers/meeting makers
* A typical sales meeting
* Five steps to an effective meeting
On completion of the two modules the participants will be able to:
1. Manage your time and choices
2. Identify the time wasters that prevent you from being productive and effective.
3. Devise strategies and communication skills to make the best use of your time
4. Take charge of your time
5. Conduct meetings that achieve desired outcomes
6. Start and end on time
7. Manage different personalities
8. Organise a check list for future meetings
