Saving Time by Setting Goals


Overview/Description
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

When goals and targets seem to shift daily and there’s never enough time to get everything done, it’s hard to achieve goals consistently. Good time management will help you work smarter – not harder – so that you get more of the important things done in less time.

The first step in working smarter is making sure you’re going in the right direction. In this course, you'll learn how to accomplish more through effective time management. You’ll learn why it's important to align your goals with your company's goals, and how to do it. You'll also learn how to differentiate between urgent and important tasks, how to pivot between conflicting priorities, and how taking the time to make improvements can save you time in the long run.



Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Saving Time by Setting Goals

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • recognize the time management benefits of aligning your work with your manager's goals for you
  • identify elements of a tactical plan to ensure your activities are aligned with the goals that have been set for you
  • identify how to use a matrix to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance
  • recognize strategies to help you effectively pivot between competing priorities
  • identify strategies for long-term time management
  • Knowledge Check: Assessing Your Skills in Aligning Goals and Priorities
  • Course Number:
    bs_apd35_a01_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone