After completing this course, the student should be able to:
 

	Keep and analyze a log of time usage
	Identify professional goals
	Set long and short term objectives
	Schedule uninterrupted work periods
	Handle personal and phone interruptions

The Problem of Managing Time
Erases the myth of a perfect time manager.  Explains differences between effective and efficient time use.  Explains how control of tasks relates to realistic time management.
 

	The Perfect Time Manager Three reasons why perfect time management is impossible.  Difference between effective and efficient time management.  How control of tasks relates to realistic time management.
	Time for a Change Identification of ineffective time usage practices.  How to analyze whether time is being used effectively or efficiently or being wasted.

Looking for Time
Details how to complete Time Log Forms I, II and III.  Explains how to use these forms to analyze your time usage.  
 

	Keep a Time Log Completion of Time Log Form I.  Three reasons for completing Time Log Form I.
	Analyze the Time Log Completion of Time Log Forms II and III.  How to analyze Time Log Forms II and III for information useful in your Time Management program.
	No Time Like the Present Identification of the obstacles which can occur to hinder the completion of Time Log Forms I, II and III.

Organizing Tasks
Explains the procedure for identifying goals, defining objectives and setting priorities.
 

	Identify Goals Reason for setting goals.  List of long-term goals.
	Define Objectives Objectives for the five most important goals.
	Set Priorities Short-term objectives which accomplish the chosen goals.  How to rank objectives and tasks in priority order.
	A Stitch in Time How to identify goals and set priorities.

Increasing Effectiveness
Discusses reasons for creating uninterrupted periods in a work day.  Suggests ways to gain the cooperation of subordinates, peers and bosses for these uninterrupted periods.
 

	Create Uninterrupted Time How to schedule uninterrupted time.
	Time Out Benefits gained by scheduling uninterrupted time.

To take this course, you need the following materials:

Student, Administrator and Installation Guides