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Summary

Time Management Training is a practical and engaging programme designed to help participants improve productivity, manage competing priorities and develop effective habits that make better use of their time.

Many people feel overwhelmed by increasing workloads, competing demands and constant interruptions. Whilst time itself cannot be managed, the way we prioritise, plan and respond to workplace pressures can have a significant impact on productivity, wellbeing and effectiveness. This Time Management Training course helps participants develop practical strategies that improve focus, reduce stress and support better decision-making.

The programme explores the relationship between self-awareness and time management, helping participants understand how personal behaviours, habits and psychological drivers can influence productivity. Delegates learn how different behavioural tendencies can affect planning, delegation, prioritisation and workload management.

Participants explore practical tools and techniques for prioritising work, managing competing demands and scheduling tasks more effectively. The course introduces approaches such as prioritisation frameworks, workload planning, identifying peak performance periods and reducing the impact of procrastination.

The programme also examines the importance of assertiveness, managing interruptions and setting appropriate boundaries. Participants develop confidence in saying no professionally, handling requests effectively and protecting time for high-priority activities.

Through discussion, reflection and practical workplace examples, delegates develop realistic approaches that help improve productivity, reduce wasted effort and create more sustainable ways of working. This Time Management Training programme provides practical techniques that can be applied immediately within the workplace.

This course forms part of our wider Primary Care Leadership Training pathway and complements our Supervisory & Leadership Skills, Understanding Personality Types Training, Coaching Essentials for Managers and Giving and Receiving Feedback Training programmes.

Aims

This practical programme helps participants develop the skills, awareness and techniques needed to improve personal productivity, manage competing priorities and use time more effectively.

  • Understand the principles of effective time management and personal productivity
  • Explore how self-awareness influences planning, prioritisation and workload management
  • Recognise behavioural habits that can support or hinder effective use of time
  • Understand the impact of psychological drivers on productivity and decision-making
  • Develop practical approaches to prioritising work objectively and effectively
  • Learn how to use prioritisation tools to manage competing demands
  • Improve confidence in planning and scheduling workloads
  • Identify personal peak performance periods and use energy more effectively
  • Understand the causes of procrastination and develop strategies to overcome it
  • Develop practical techniques for managing interruptions and distractions
  • Strengthen assertiveness skills that support effective workload management
  • Learn how to say no professionally whilst maintaining positive relationships
  • Improve delegation and workload-sharing practices where appropriate
  • Develop sustainable habits that improve productivity and reduce workplace stress

By the end of the programme, participants will have practical tools and techniques that help them prioritise effectively, improve productivity, manage workload pressures and make better use of their time.

Participants wishing to further develop leadership, communication and personal effectiveness skills may also be interested in our Supervisory & Leadership Skills, Understanding Personality Types Training, Coaching Essentials for Managers and Giving and Receiving Feedback Training programmes.

How Long Is The Course?

This programme is typically delivered as a half-day interactive workshop, although content and duration can be adapted to meet organisational requirements.

The course combines practical teaching, self-reflection, discussion and workplace exercises to help participants understand their personal approach to time management and identify opportunities for improvement.

Delegates explore psychological drivers, prioritisation techniques, scheduling methods, procrastination, workload management and assertiveness skills. The programme provides practical tools that can be applied immediately to improve productivity, manage competing demands and reduce unnecessary stress.

Participants are encouraged to reflect on their own working practices and develop realistic action plans that support long-term improvements in personal effectiveness and workplace performance.

This course can be delivered as a standalone personal effectiveness programme or as part of a wider Primary Care Leadership Training pathway.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is suitable for anyone who wants to improve personal productivity, manage competing demands more effectively and develop practical approaches to prioritising work and managing time.

  • Practice Managers
  • Deputy Practice Managers
  • Assistant Practice Managers
  • Primary Care Network Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Supervisors
  • Clinical Team Leaders
  • Reception and Administration Managers
  • Care Navigation Leads
  • Project Leads
  • Primary Care Network Clinical Directors
  • GP Partners
  • Administrative and operational staff
  • Anyone balancing multiple responsibilities, deadlines and competing priorities

The course is particularly valuable for individuals who feel overwhelmed by workload pressures, frequent interruptions or competing demands and would like practical tools to improve focus, productivity and workplace effectiveness.

Those wishing to strengthen wider leadership and personal effectiveness skills may also be interested in our Supervisory & Leadership Skills, Understanding Personality Types Training, Coaching Essentials for Managers and Giving and Receiving Feedback Training programmes.

Additional Information

The full course curriculum is detailed below.

Understanding Yourself as a Time Manager

  • Exploring personal approaches to managing time and workload
  • Understanding how behaviours and habits influence productivity
  • Recognising personal strengths and development areas
  • Reflecting on current working practices and routines
  • Identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness and reduce stress

Psychological Drivers and Productivity

  • Exploring the concept of psychological drivers and their influence on behaviour
  • Understanding common driver patterns such as Be Perfect, Please People, Hurry Up, Be Strong and Try Hard
  • Recognising how behavioural drivers can affect time management and decision-making
  • Identifying personal tendencies that may contribute to stress or inefficiency
  • Developing strategies to maximise strengths and reduce unhelpful behaviours

Time Management Training: Building Effective Habits

  • Understanding the foundations of effective time management
  • Developing practical habits that support productivity and focus
  • Recognising the relationship between planning and performance
  • Creating routines that improve organisation and consistency
  • Building sustainable approaches to managing workload pressures

Creating Effective Task Lists

  • Developing practical approaches to capturing and organising tasks
  • Understanding the benefits of structured task management
  • Reducing reliance on memory and reactive working
  • Creating clear and manageable action plans
  • Improving focus and accountability

Prioritising Work Effectively

  • Understanding the difference between urgency and importance
  • Using objective approaches to prioritisation
  • Exploring the Eisenhower Matrix and practical prioritisation tools
  • Identifying high-value activities that contribute most to success
  • Avoiding common prioritisation mistakes and distractions

Scheduling for Success

  • Developing realistic and achievable schedules
  • Understanding the importance of planning workloads in advance
  • Balancing routine responsibilities with unexpected demands
  • Creating schedules that support productivity and wellbeing
  • Reviewing and adapting plans as priorities change

Working with Your Natural Energy Levels

  • Identifying personal peak performance periods
  • Understanding the concept of prime-time working
  • Matching tasks to energy levels and concentration patterns
  • Planning challenging work during high-energy periods
  • Using energy management to improve productivity and focus

Understanding and Overcoming Procrastination

  • Exploring the causes of procrastination and delay
  • Understanding the relationship between procrastination and fear of failure
  • Recognising personal procrastination patterns
  • Developing strategies to start tasks more effectively
  • Building confidence and momentum through action-focused approaches

Practical Productivity Techniques

  • Exploring practical approaches to managing workload and competing priorities
  • Reducing time lost through unnecessary interruptions and distractions
  • Improving planning, preparation and organisation
  • Developing systems that support personal productivity
  • Creating realistic approaches to managing daily responsibilities

Managing Interruptions and Competing Demands

  • Recognising the impact of interruptions on productivity
  • Developing strategies to manage interruptions professionally
  • Creating boundaries that protect time for priority activities
  • Balancing responsiveness with productivity
  • Reducing unnecessary distractions within the workplace

Assertiveness and Time Management

  • Understanding the relationship between assertiveness and effective workload management
  • Recognising the differences between assertive, passive and aggressive behaviours
  • Developing confidence in expressing priorities and managing expectations
  • Strengthening communication skills that support productivity
  • Building confidence in professional conversations about workload and priorities

Saying No Professionally

  • Understanding when and how to decline requests appropriately
  • Balancing helpfulness with workload management
  • Communicating boundaries professionally and respectfully
  • Managing expectations without damaging relationships
  • Using diplomatic approaches to protect time for priority work

Developing Your Personal Action Plan

  • Reflecting on key learning and personal insights
  • Identifying practical improvements that can be implemented immediately
  • Creating realistic goals for improving productivity and effectiveness
  • Developing sustainable time management habits
  • Building a personalised action plan for ongoing improvement

Throughout this Time Management Training programme, participants develop practical skills and techniques that help improve productivity, manage competing priorities and create more effective ways of working.

This Time Management Training course complements our Supervisory & Leadership Skills, Understanding Personality Types Training, Coaching Essentials for Managers, Giving and Receiving Feedback Training and wider Primary Care Leadership Training programmes.

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Time Management for Busy People
Morecambe Bay PCC - 11th October 2022

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