This time and priority management training is specifically designed for managers and executives in Quebec. It aims to develop strategic time management to optimize individual and collective efficiency, support the achievement of organizational goals, and dedicate more energy to high-value-added activities.
You will learn how to methodically plan, organize, and prioritize your activities, make informed decisions, and structure your workflow to improve results and reduce stress.
This practical and actionable training offers an approach suited to all sectors and all levels of management.
Objectives
By the end of this training, you will be able to use a time-management method that combines flexibility and discipline, tailored to your role as a manager, and instill best work practices in your teams.
Is it for you ?
Managers, supervisors, middle managers, directors, and executives from all sectors who wish to improve their work organization, priority management, and professional effectiveness.
Your benefits
You will learn how to organize your time to improve your performance, support your team, and help achieve your organization’s strategic goals.
- effectively plan for the short, medium, and long term while staying focused on strategic objectives;
- set and manage your priorities based on clear criteria that align with your role;
- optimize your team management through effective delegation and better tracking of deliverables;
- be proficient in using time management tools, email, and collaboration tools;
- to become a model leader in work organization and professional efficiency.
Content
“Effectiveness is doing things right; efficiency is doing the right things. A manager must be both efficient and effective” (Peter Drucker)
Our method is based on three key pillars designed to be implemented immediately in your management practice.
Conduct an inventory
By the end of this step, you will be able to analyze your current time management approach, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and pinpoint effective practices to implement in order to optimize your workload and management responsibilities.
Pillar 1 • Knowing how to plan effectively for the short, medium, and long term
Planning is the foundation of time management for a manager. The proposed method combines rigor and flexibility to reduce the time spent on planning while maximizing its benefits.
- principles for the effective use of time management and collaboration tools;
- centralizing information in a single tool so nothing gets overlooked;
- management of email and telecommunications tools;
- Nine Tactics for Boosting Productivity;
- calculating the time buffer to be allocated for contingencies;
- steps to establish new practices on a sustainable basis;
- personalized action plan.
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Management by Objectives for Managers
Management by objectives helps structure activities, support decision-making, and empower teams.
- History and Key Principles of Management by Objectives
- Defining and Formulating a SMART Goal Tailored to the Manager's Role
- SMART Goal Charter Template
- Implementation and monitoring of management by objectives
Pillar Two • Knowing how to prioritize
Prioritization is at the heart of a manager’s time management. It allows you to decide what needs to be done first in order to maximize results and impact.
- Prioritization criteria tailored to the role of manager;
- Interpreting and using the Eisenhower Matrix;
- Prioritization based on strategic objectives and added value;
- The multiplier effects matrix for identifying high-impact actions;
- Reflection on which tasks to delegate and the conditions for effective delegation;
- Delegation according to Covey's criteria;
- The time-boxing method for managing your time in a structured way;
- Planning based on one's role as a manager;
- Personalized Action Plan (to be completed)
Pillar Three • Adhering to the plan and promoting best practices
Sticking to a plan is essential for achieving lasting results. Managers must also serve as role models and advocates for best practices.
- identifying individual and team time-wasters;
- Search for solutions
- five key strategies for improving time management;
- choosing the right communication channels to avoid wasting time;
- the manager's role in implementing best practices;
- final action plan.
💡 Useful information
Our training sessions are offered in Montreal or Quebec City, in person or in virtual format. Dates and locations are provided when you select your session below. If you have any questions regarding registration, schedules, the language of instruction, or cancellation policies, please consult our FAQ .
Private or personalized training
Do you have several employees interested in the same training course? Whether in person at your offices or remotely in virtual mode, we offer private training courses tailored to your team's needs. Group rates are available. Contact us for more details or request a quote online.
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