Duration:
Self-study

Description:
Time, like any other resource, can be managed through a variety of techniques. This study guide leads you through an analysis of your time management problems and presents the principles and techniques you need to become master of your time rather than a slave to it.

Table Of Contents:
Preface

1. Time Management Concepts
Benefits of Better Time Utilization
Who Controls Your Schedule?
Summary and Conclusions
In Retrospect

2. Your Job--What You Are Responsible for Accomplishing
Your Job Responsibilities
Setting Objectives
Setting Priorities
Summary and Conclusions
In Retrospect

3. How You Use Your Time
Gathering Data--The Time Log
Analyzing the Data
Summary and Conclusions
In Retrospect

4. Delegation--Working Through Others
Why Some People Don't Delegate
Levels of Delegation
How to Delegate
Benefits of Delegation
Getting Started
Summary and Conclusions
In Retrospect

5. Planning--Key to Achievement
Long-Term Planning
Short-Term Planning
What to Do When Things Don't Go as Planned
Summary and Conclusions
In Retrospect

6.Coping with Common Time Wasters
Coping with Self-Generated Time Wasters
Coping with Environmental Time Wasters
Summary and Conclusions
In Retrospect

7. Personal Needs That Get in the Way of Effective Time Utilization
Needs Profile Analysis
Self-Assessment Questionnaire
Applying Needs Assessment Results
Summary and Conclusions
In Retrospect

8. Planning for Improvement
Six Tips for Effective Time Management
Planning for Improved Time Utilization

9. Follow Up--Staying on Track
Time Savings Progress Report
Time Savings Progress Chart
Time Management Progress Survey