KnowledgeCity

Organizing Your Time

Learn time management tools and strategies
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Course: On-Demand
Beginner  Provider KnowledgeCity  5 Lessons ·  13m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese Simplified 

Course Description

Many people try to maximize time through better organization. There are many things that can set employees back from achieving high productivity. Distractions, perfectionism, and procrastination all contribute to lost time. Other time stealers could be anything from coworkers to a lack of prioritization skills. Having a calendar and schedule can increase efficiency leading to better work-life balance. Setting a goal for the day can give tasks a sense of purpose and direction. So how do you organize your time to increase productivity? What can you do about common time stealers at work? 

In this course, you will learn ways to organize your time for increased productivity, including using a calendar and schedule. You will also learn how to deal with time stealers, so you can ensure you stay focused on your priorities. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to make the most out of your time at work.

What You'll Learn

  • Manage your schedules and calendars effectively
  • Organize your time to increase productivity through better organization
  • Deal with common time stealers such as distractions, perfectionism, and procrastination
  • Use a calendar and schedule to increase efficiency and improve work-life balance
  • Define multitasking and stay focused on your priorities

Key Takeaways

  • Distractions, perfectionism, and procrastination all contribute to lost time at work.
  • Other time stealers can include coworkers and a lack of prioritization skills.
  • Having a calendar and schedule can increase efficiency, leading to better work-life balance.
  • Setting a goal for the day gives tasks a sense of purpose and direction.
  • Organizing your time and dealing with time stealers helps you stay focused on your priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn ways to organize your time for increased productivity, including using a calendar and schedule, and how to deal with time stealers so you can stay focused on your priorities.

What topics does this course cover?

The course covers organizing your calendar and schedule, organizing your time for productivity, and dealing with time stealers, along with an introduction and a knowledge test.

What are the learning outcomes of this course?

By the end of the course you will be able to manage schedules and calendars, improve productivity through organization, and define multitasking.

What are common time stealers addressed in this course?

The course addresses time stealers such as distractions, perfectionism, procrastination, coworkers, and a lack of prioritization skills.