Overview

This is the third lesson in a series that looks at the Ten Soft Skills Everyone Needs in the Workplace. In this session we will take a look at Time and Attention Management. time management is really about managing our attention. Staying focused on the task at hand is more difficult than it ever was, with open work spaces and an infinite number of media sources vying for our wandering attention. Of course, some people are naturally goal- driven and can more easily stay focused in spite of distractions. While others are “interrupt driven”, in other words, their mind gives priority to external distractions, making it very difficult to stay focused. For those who are easily distracted, it’s important to put some kind of structure in place to help maintain focus when necessary.

Objectives

1. To gain a clear understanding of the relevance and importance of soft skills in the workplace
2. To develop the necessary soft skills to make a positive impact within a team and contribute towards the success of an organisation

Course Content

Soft Skill 4:

1. Time and Attention Management
2. The Three P"s
3. The SMART Way
4. Prioritizing
5. Evaluating and Adapting
6. The Two Minute Rule
7. What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed
8. The 80/20 Rule
9. The Urgent / Important Matrix
10. Being Assertive
11. Creating a Productivity Journal