Are we managing time, or is time managing us? Have we become Human-Doings, rather than Human-Beings? Can time really be managed, or do we really only manage ourselves? I love presenting this workshop because people leaving "free" again….free to be, not just do. We explore the tools and skills effective time management, including how to use various common time planning systems, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. While I personally prefer the 7 Habits Organizer, I will also show other types of planners. We learn skills for identifying and prioritizing our critical goals and tasks and balancing our lives and time to accomplish what matters most. The longer version adds tools leaders can use to manage time within the organization, including: backwards planning, more efficient and meetings, project management, action tracking systems, e-mail systems, organizational calendars and milestone charts. This workshop might just revolutionize your life and workplace!

DESIRED OUTCOME
More effective individuals and work teams who are using time more effectively and efficiently to accomplish the things that matter most.

RECOMMENDED FOR
Those desiring to learn and apply life-management/time-management tools to increase personal and organizational effectiveness. This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to make better use of their time-planners or learn the basics about the various time-planning systems now on the market. It is excellent for leaders who want to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their office processes to better utilize available time.

KEY CONCEPTS
What is time; how to prioritize actions; using various time-management planners and systems (Day-Timers, 7 Habits Organizer, Franklin, Crazy-Lady, etc.); other methods for time management; improving office processes to increase effective use of time.

LENGTH
2-4 hours, depending on what outcomes are desired. Two hours are sufficient to cover and practice the skills of personal time management. Four hours add the information on how leaders can use organizational time better.