Course Highlights
This time management course for managers and supervisors will:
- Discuss strategies for prioritizing tasks and aligning them with both short- and long-term goals.
- Examine various goal-setting models, helping participants select the most appropriate framework for themselves and their teams.
- Offer tools for categorizing and tracking tasks, including time logs, to-do lists, and the Eisenhower Matrix.
- Review delegation techniques to ensure tasks remain with the appropriate person.
- Suggest methods for evaluating progress on daily responsibilities and larger projects.
Course Overview
In a fast-paced work environment, effective time management is essential for keeping projects on track, meeting deadlines, and supporting team productivity. “Rock the Clock: Time Management for Managers and Supervisors” is a focused, practical course that equips leaders with the skills to handle their responsibilities strategically, both in day-to-day operations and for long-term goals.
This course explores a variety of goal-setting models, such as SMART, HARD, CLEAR, and FAST goals, allowing managers to choose a structure that resonates with their team’s needs and ambitions. Participants will also explore task organization strategies, including the ABCDE method, the use of to-do lists, and tracking with time logs to maintain clarity around daily, weekly, and project-based tasks.
A significant component covers delegation, ensuring managers understand how to assign tasks effectively without falling into the trap of reverse delegation. Managers will learn to motivate their teams by setting clear priorities, recognizing their efforts, and reducing “busy work” in favor of high-value contributions. The course concludes with best practices for applying tools like the Eisenhower Matrix and chunking methods to ensure they manage time optimally.
The following outline provides a roadmap for the program’s core learning points. Each module has been designed to give managers practical tools and insights they can apply immediately to foster a more productive, balanced work environment.
Program Objectives
At this program’s conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Articulate their primary goals and outline a time management strategy that supports those goals.
- Practice delegation to ensure tasks are handled at the right level.
- Implement tools and strategies for defining and tracking tasks.
- Avoid reverse delegation by setting boundaries and clear expectations.
- Assess their progress on day-to-day responsibilities and longer-term projects.
Program Modules
- Goals, Choices, and the Value of Time: Thinking Strategically
- To-Dos, Rocks, Frogs, and Time Logs: Understanding the Picture
- The Eisenhower Matrix, Not-to-Do Lists, and Chunking: Applying Tools
- Missing Pieces and Takeaways: Unanswered Questions and Next Steps
Target Audience
This virtual training program is designed for groups that want to:
- Strengthen their time management and delegation skills.
- Balance short-term tasks with long-term goals.
- Boost productivity by aligning team efforts with organizational priorities.
Suggested Format
- Two-Hour Virtual Training Course
Questions This Course Answers About Time Management Training
- Where can I find virtual time management training specifically for managers?
- Who offers instructor-led courses on improving productivity for leadership teams?
- What training is available to help my team handle tasks more strategically and effectively?