Setting Priorities, Time Management & Stress Reduction

Introduction

Successful people set goals and objectives for themselves. They know what they need to do, and how they need to do it and have a strategy in place to help them get there. One of the key skills required to be successful and add value to your organization is the ability to plan and prioritize your day.

Time is one of our most valuable resources, but it is not always managed as effectively as it could be. This can create a stressful work environment, preventing you from being successful and reaching your goals.

Most people deny being stressed or affected by internal or external workplace factors. Organizations must recognize stress in their employees and train staff and management on how to manage stress productively as the cost of stress to the employer continues to rise. According to a recent survey, 1 in 5 people reports their work to be very or extremely stressful, citing the nature of their work, workplace relationships, or their employer as the source.

This highly interactive course will provide you with the tools and techniques you need to manage your time and stress in a proactive and effective manner.

This course will focus on:

• How to set yourself realistic goals and objectives

• The Importance of Planning and Prioritizing daily, weekly and monthly

• The Role of Effective Communication in managing your day more effectively

• Techniques to Manage Workplace Stress

• How to manage the demands of others who want/need your time

Course Objectives of Setting Priorities, Time Management & Stress Reduction

At the end of this course, you will acquire to:

• Set yourself meaningful goals and objectives

• Plan, prioritize and manage your time more effectively

• Communicate positively and assertively with time stealers

• Run more effective meetings and delegate effectively

• Identify and reduce stress in yourself and others

Course Methodology of Setting Priorities, Time Management & Stress Reduction

Participants to this course will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the course outline with the instructor utilizing a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques.

The training course methodology includes trainer delivery combined with individual and group exercises to reinforce key messages. 

All learning styles are addressed and mediums such as video, small group role-play, questionnaires, games, and discussions are used to ensure the training is fun, engaging, and empowering.

Organizational Impact of Setting Priorities, Time Management & Stress Reduction

Companies who invest in this course are providing employees with the opportunity to gain a set of skills and knowledge that will benefit the productivity of the individual and the business. 

• This training course introduces delegates to the benefits of goal and objective setting, which in turn will allow employees to become more effective and productive.

• Delegates are shown how to take charge of their day, make the best use of their personal best times of the day, and plan their workload to ensure that personal and company objectives are consistently met.

• This training course provides delegates with the skills and strategies to be more productive, effective, and better able to manage workplace stress.

• By providing employees with a clear understanding of why they feel stress, and providing them with the tools to manage it, companies are fulfilling their obligation to protect their employees.

Personal Impact of Setting Priorities, Time Management & Stress Reduction

By learning how to set priorities, manage your day and manage stress effectively, delegates can expect to feel a greater sense of achievement not only at work but in their personal life.

• Each delegate will set their own goals and SMART objectives that they can use for their life, work, and personal goals.

• You will create your work plan that you can use to prioritize and manage your day more effectively

• You will learn empowerment techniques that will allow you to communicate more effectively with others who might be looking to take your time

• Each delegate will have the opportunity for self-analysis through questionnaires designed to help you understand your own and others behavior

• You will learn how to recognize the signs of stress and how to manage them accordingly

• Delegates learn how to relax, regain control and focus on taking personal ownership and responsibility for their state of mind and achieve positive outcomes in any situation