Time management for project managers
Featured in the The Project Management Activity Pack training manual
By Eddie Davies
Category: Management
Credit price: 3 download credits (Single user)
Time is notoriously difficult to manage. Of all the resources it tends to be unique in that there is a fixed amount for everyone. It is one resource over which – in one way – we have no control. Regardless of our job, seniority or experience there are still only 24 hours in a day. We tend to act as though we can create it, save it or get ahead of it. What we can do is look to see how well we are using it. Many managers don’t manage time, it manages them.
You begin the training activity by leading a discussion which identifies that time management is a key resource that is central to the role of the project manager. The unusual nature and difficulties associated with managing time are established. You next introduce the participants to a five-step approach which will enable them to manage their time effectively. These steps are discussed and the participants develop their skills through five linked exercises. The training activity ends with the opportunity for the participants to review and make an action plan for using the key points at work. They complete their learning review diary where appropriate.
Who is it for: This training resource is intended for use by trainers to encourage participants to appreciate the importance of managing time as a resource, to introduce them to the techniques associated with effective time management, and to give them the opportunity to develop these in a project setting.
| Resource Type: | Activity |
| Min Group Size: | 4 |
| Max Group Size: | 20 |
| Typical Duration: | 02:40:00 |
| No of Pages: | 17 |
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Purpose: This training resource is intended for use by trainers with all project managers, regardless of the size or complexity of their project. It could also form an integral part of any training programme that aims to develop time management skills. It is applicable to a wide range of management and supervisory skills programmes, for example, time management, stress management, assertion and personal effectiveness. The activity can stand-alone but will be more effective when used in conjunction with ‘The power of planning – part one’ and ‘The power of planning – part two’. Some of the early material overlaps with items included in ‘Managing performance’ and ‘Managing conflict’.
Download the training activity, Time management for project managers as featured in the Fenman training manual; The Project Management Activity Pack