At the end of this course, the participants should be able to:
• Apply the skills necessary to get work completed efficiently and on time
• Plan work and schedule related tasks using the suitable planning tools
• Identify tasks needed to accomplish objectives, set priorities, identify constraints and stakeholders concerns
• Set and abide by priorities and task deadlines

Introduction to Task Management in a Business Environment
• Role of self-management in managing tasks
• Overview of task management
• The task lifecycle
• Task management principles
• Task management and the business environment
• Organizational perspective on work accomplishment
• Building value aspect in every task
Importance of Planning in Task Management
• Managerial functions as they relate to tasks
• Task management skills
• Dealing with task constraints
• Goals, objectives and tasks
• From SMART objectives to SMART tasks
Setting Task Priorities and Deadlines
• A current assessment on how we deal with tasks
• Tying task management to time frames
• Planning, scheduling and meeting deadlines
• Task management and the identification of priorities
• Setting ‘To do’ lists and managing priorities
• Handling time wasters, procrastination and urgent requests
• Task management and stress

• Self and Time Management
• Planning
• Prioritizing
• Scheduling
• Stress Management
• Task management

This training course will be carried out through the use of best practices and the right combination of engaging and purposeful tools such as:
• Practical, relevant case studies
• Group activities and workshops
• Related role plays
• Experiential learning
• Brain storming
• Stimulating mental activities
• Engaging team competitions
• Suitable training Videos
• Presentations
• Self–assessments
• Learning with Simulations and Games

All employees, and especially those that have busy work schedules and have to work simultaneously on multiple tasks and priorities