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Time Management Time Management A Session for Student A Session for Student Leaders Leaders
Time ManagementTime Management
A Session for Student LeadersA Session for Student Leaders
AGENDAAGENDA Welcome & Ice Breaker Introduction to Time Management Time Pie – individual activity Prioritizing Chart –small group activity Large Group Discussion on Activities Break & Snack Time Management Skills & Five Steps
Presentation Time Management Video A Balanced Life – small group activity Other Resources Reflection / Wrap-Up / Questions
-Mad Dog -Stack Attack
-Defying Gravity -Matchmaker
- Chocolate Unicorn
Introduction to Time Introduction to Time ManagementManagement
Time is our most precious asset, and yet we let it slip away.
Good time management requires an important shift in focus from activities to results
Time management refers to the way that you organize and plan how long you spend on specific activities.
Benefits of Time Benefits of Time ManagementManagement
Greater productivity and efficiency.
A better professional reputation.
Less stress. Increased opportunities for
advancement. Greater opportunities to
achieve important life and career goals.
Undesirable Consequences Undesirable Consequences of Time Managementof Time Management
Missed deadlines. Inefficient work flow. Poor work quality. A poor professional reputation
and a stalled career. Higher stress levels.
Key PointsKey Points
Time management is the process of organizing and planning how
much time you spend on specific activities. Invest some time to
learn about managing your own time more efficiently, and save
yourself time in the future.
Source: www.mindtools.com
10 Common Time
Management Mistakes
1 Failing to Keep a To-Do List2. Not Setting Personal Goals3. Not Prioritizing4. Failing to Manage Distractions5. Procrastination6. Taking on too Much7. Thriving on "Busy"8. Multitasking9. Not Taking Breaks10. Ineffectively Scheduling Tasks
Source: www.mindtols.com
Time PieTime Pie
How do you spend your day? Show how your piece of pie looks on a
typical day.
Be sure to include classes, meals, sleep, meetings, socializing,
studying, work, etc.
Prioritizing ChartPrioritizing Chart
Skills Needed for Skills Needed for Managing Your TimeManaging Your Time
Keeping a to-do List
Setting Goals
Prioritizing
Avoiding Procrastination
Breaking down tasks
Persevering
Organizing your time
FIVE steps to effective FIVE steps to effective Time ManagementTime Management
PlanAssessOrganizePrioritizeSchedule
Adapted from University of Michigan’s Student Activities & Leadership Handout
Suggestions for Effectively Managing Your Time
o Stay focused
o Plan for down-time
o Handle each piece of
paper only once
o Hide
A Balanced LifeA Balanced LifeTime Management
6 Areas of Development
Other ResourcesOther Resources
Handouts included in Participant Handouts included in Participant Packets Packets
Each Day is a New AccountEach Day is a New AccountTime Management TechniquesTime Management TechniquesTips for Improving Time Tips for Improving Time ManagementManagement
ReflectionReflectionWrap-UpWrap-UpQuestionsQuestions
