Time Management

Session Format:

One 3-Hour Session

Introduction

Studies have shown that the average American worker wastes approximately 32 percent of his/her time on the job and wasted time reduces productivity. In addition, incorrect use of time reduces a supervisor’s effectiveness and tends to lower productivity.

Objectives

The participant will learn: (1) productivity and time management techniques, (2) a how-to approach to time management, and (3) how the company/plant atmosphere contributes to effective use of time or promotes time theft.

Content Outline

• Productivity, time, and the supervisor
• Production obstacles and time wasters
• Analyzing and planning time
• Time management guidelines and techniques
• Establishing goals and putting goals on a priority basis
• Sticking to the priorities and organizing the work-day
• Managing time and work habits
• Dealing with procrastination
• Confusing efficiency with effectiveness
• Controlling interruptions
• Handling pressure and avoiding management by crisis
• Gaining control of time
• Exercise: Identification of time management mistakes

Who Should Attend

This seminar is intended for managers, supervisors, supervisory trainees, or team members.