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 suitable planning tools.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks and accomplish milestones and meet deadlines while applying proper prioritization.
• 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