Time Management: Stop Playing Catch-Up and Start Getting Ahead

Stop Playing Catch Up and Start Working on Your Time Management

By David Smith

Opening Reflection

Here's what I mean: What if I told you the most effective leaders I know don't manage time. What if the key to feeling in charge of your day has nothing to do with working harder or squeezing in more hours?

Here's a surprising question: When was the last time, at the end of anybody's given workday or week, you felt good … really satisfied … with exactly how you spent your time and not feeling stressed by everything you didn't do?

Course Overview

The ultimate time management system for Australian professionals is on the way. Instead of addressing theory based productivity techniques, we address the actual realities of being a professional employee in the modern workplace. What participants will find is that good time management is really about managing our energy, having clarity about our priorities and making strategic choices.

The session offers attendees practical tools to remove bedside barriers, including evidence based solutions combined with practical application. Participants will overhaul how they plan their daily life, prioritise their tasks and set up their workplace using interactive workshops and practical exercises.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students will be able to:

Analyse how are they really spending their time, what are the 3 big time wasters in their day?

When all else fails, use a system of priority matrix to separate out the critical work from the non critical.

Create a way to respond to interruptions and still remain friendly with coworkers

Build into your day and week the slack to respond to the unexpected

Use delegation methods that make sure every job gets done correctly

Yes, create limits for email, meetings, and requests from colleagues

Create custom productivity workflows that are tailored to their unique work and role needs

What You Will Learn

Module 1 The Time Audit Reality Check

Telling yourself the truth about where your time actually goes

Finding time wasters and productivity busters under the surface

The difference between being busy and productive

Module 2: Priority Framework Development

Eisenhower Matrix Australian style for the workplace

Balancing conflicting requests from various centres of influence

When to take it up and when to act independently

Module 3: Interruption Management Strategies

Gentle but strict methods to deal with neighbourhood drop ins

Skills development: Handling emails and phone calls without being unresponsive

Establishing dedicated time for individual work in an open plan office

Module 4: The Strategic "No": The Art of Saying No

Professional Ways of Saying No in Business - Language Strategies Can I have a word with you?

Offering alternatives that maintain relationships

When, and how, to involved get your manager in capacity conversations

Module 5 Delegation and Handoff Systems

Identifying tasks suitable for delegation

Establishing transparent procedures for briefings and follow ups

Developing the team's capability and lightening your load

Module 6: Systematic Planning that Works

Daily plan strategies that can be done in under 10 minutes

Weekly check in procedures to keep you on course

Creating buffers in case the unexpected happens

Module 7: Communication Efficiency

How to manage your meetings - when to go, when to say no & when to offer alternatives

Cut down your email volume and turn around time

Update systems that let players know what is going on

Module 8: Sustainable Productivity Habits

Energy management throughout the workday

Getting to know and following your productivity flow.

Avoiding burnout and succeeding at the same time

Assessment and Application

Participants will finish with applied exercises that consist of:

Personal time audit and analysis

Development of individualised priority framework

Innovation of the delegation checklist and process

Custom daily planning template design

Course Format Options

Face to Face Workshop (Perth) – Full Day intensive, with group exercises and peer learning Online Program – Self paced modules, supported by weekly group check ins and coach support Hybrid Option – Online learning combined with in person skill practice session

Concluding Remarks

This isn't one of those productivity courses that promises some magical quick fix time saving hack. This is work based learning in real work environments, with real pressures. You'll discover strategies that will make a difference in your current job and Company.

The aim isn't at perfection — it's toward progress. By the end of the program, you'll have a cohesive framework for making day to day choices about where to allocate your time, energy, and attention. You'll feel more in charge of your workday and more prepared for the curveballs that come your way.

Most importantly, you'll quit feeling like you are always behind, and start feeling like you are moving forward with purpose and intention.

U Will Be in Control of Your Time Management Instead of Being Controlled By It!

Perth and Online Available | Group and Individual Bookings are Welcome