Course on Advanced Skills in Time Management Techniques

In today’s fast-paced professional environment, time is no longer just a scheduling concern—it is a core asset that determines individual and organizational success. With increasing pressure and growing responsibilities, mastering advanced time management skills has become essential for maintaining productivity, precision, and focus.The “Advanced Skills in Time Management Techniques” course, offered by Geneva Institute of Business Administration, provides participants with practical methods and strategic tools to manage time intelligently. The program is designed to help professionals maximize the value of their working hours without compromising quality or concentration.

Target Group

• Executives and project managers handling multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Administrative staff seeking to organize their daily tasks and reduce time waste.

• Team leaders responsible for coordinating schedules and managing shared workflows.

• Entrepreneurs aiming to enhance their personal and organizational time efficiency.

• Professionals working in fast-paced environments who need structured time control.

• Anyone looking to invest their time more effectively and achieve higher performance outcomes.

Objectives

• Introduce participants to advanced concepts in time management and priority classification.

• Provide actionable strategies to reduce wasted time and increase daily productivity.

• Develop the ability to plan smartly for daily, weekly, and long-term tasks.

• Improve focus by managing distractions and minimizing interruptions.

• Strengthen decision-making skills under time constraints.

• Equip participants with modern tools to monitor progress and enhance performance.

• Improve delegation skills and manage time across individual and team tasks.

• Support a healthy work-life balance through flexible time organization strategies.

Course Outline

• Advanced Concepts in Time Management

  • The evolution of time management and its impact on performance.

  • The difference between being busy and being productive.

  • Identifying personal time usage patterns.

  • The importance of aligning priorities with strategic goals.

• Time Analysis and Identifying Waste

  • Mapping out daily time consumption.

  • Recognizing common sources of time loss.

  • Indicators of hidden inefficiencies in workflow.

  • Applying self-analysis techniques for performance improvement.

• Smart Task Planning Techniques

  • Structuring daily and weekly work schedules.

  • Using the 80/20 principle to focus on high-impact tasks.

  • Linking long-term goals with daily activities.

  • Tools for digital and manual task organization.

• Priority Management Under Pressure

  • The urgent-important matrix (Eisenhower Box).

  • Breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps.

  • Responding to unexpected changes without losing direction.

  • Flexibly reshuffling priorities when conditions change.

• Managing Interruptions and Distractions

  • Sources of distraction in modern work environments.

  • Techniques to control time during meetings and calls.

  • Organizing the workspace to improve focus.

  • Reducing digital interruptions (emails, notifications).

• Concentration and Attention Control Techniques

  • Mental training methods for sustained focus.

  • Overcoming procrastination and avoidance behavior.

  • Managing mood and energy to support productivity.

  • Time-blocking and the Pomodoro technique for focused work.

• Decision-Making Under Time Constraints

  • Aligning decisions with time-sensitive goals.

  • Rapid risk assessment and confident judgment.

  • Simple models for routine or repetitive choices.

  • Reducing hesitation in critical time-bound situations.

• Smart Delegation and Time Management in Teams

  • Identifying tasks suitable for delegation.

  • Monitoring delegated tasks without micromanagement.

  • Structuring team schedules for coordination and efficiency.

  • Building trust to reduce time spent on oversight.

• Using Technology to Track and Improve Time Use

  • Time-tracking apps and progress monitoring tools.

  • Smart reminders and digital calendars.

  • Integrating task managers with email platforms.

  • Time-based performance indicators in digital systems.

• Achieving Work-Life Balance Through Time Control

  • Effectively managing time outside the workplace.

  • Flexibly planning family and personal commitments.

  • Avoiding burnout by scheduling intentional breaks.

  • Enhancing quality of life through structured daily routines.