Time and task mastery: Proven management techniques

Course designed byJoseph PhillipsUpdatedVideo

Intermediate

•02h 00min

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What you'll learn

Master strategic activity management and value-based prioritization for maximum impact.

Implement effective constraint management and goal-oriented to-do systems.

Eliminate time leaks and low-value activities that reduce productivity.

Apply techniques to manage demanding bosses, meetings, and competing priorities.

Skills covered in this course

Decision makingTeamwork

Languages

• English• Vietnamese

Content

Defining time management

Section overview defining time management

Section one defining time management time issues and prioritization

Time management and schedule management

Managing activity types

Managing constraints

Prioritization discipline and governance

Section wrap defining time management

Leveraging time management strategies

Section overview time management strategies

Section two leveraging time management strategies

Pareto’s principle

Tomorrow’s list today

Be unavailable!

Pomodoro technique

1-3-5 Technique

Section wrap time management strategies

Time sucks and what to do about them

Section overview time suck strategies

Section three time sucks and what to do about them

Budget your time

WOT meetings (and what to do about them)

Your time first

Myth of multitasking

Time rock rules

Section wrap time suck strategies

Time management lessons learned

Section overview lessons learned

Brook’s law mythical man month

Parkinson’s law

Create duration estimates

Control what you can

Course wrap time and task management

Course description

Stop feeling overwhelmed and start taking back control of your time with practical strategies that get more done with less stress. Drowning in endless meetings, project demands, and chaotic to-do lists? Management consultant and author Joseph Phillips delivers a hands-on system that transforms time-wasters into productivity masters through proven techniques that actually work. What You'll Master: Strategic Activity Management - Handle different types of tasks with the right approach for maximum efficiency Value-Based Prioritization - Identify what truly matters and focus your energy where it creates the most impact Constraint Management - Work effectively within limitations and turn restrictions into advantages Effective To-Do Systems - Create task lists that actually help you accomplish goals, not just collect items Time Leak Elimination - Remove "time sucks" that steal your productive hours without adding value Immediate Results: Learn to organize your work beyond simple lists—develop a strategic system that helps you prioritize, create accomplishment strategies, and handle complicated tasks requiring deep focus. Real-World Application: Perfect for professionals dealing with demanding bosses, pointless meetings, operational pressures, and competing priorities. Get practical solutions for the chaos of modern work life. Professional Recognition: Earn 2 PDUs with PMI for continuing education requirements while mastering skills that advance your career.