How to use the time you have to the greatest effect
Unlock the power of 'Practical Time Management: Do more, Get more, Live more.' This course challenges the idea of managing time itself, focusing instead on mastering how you use your precious seconds. Move beyond feeling like a rushed mayfly or a passive sloth by understanding your time orientations and leveraging your natural energy cycles.
You'll learn to identify your most important goals and align your activities using the flexible OATS planning principle. Discover how to transform tedious tasks using flow states, conquer backlogs with the SAGE process, and effectively manage overload and overwhelm with practical techniques like the Overwhelm Routine and the art of the Noble Objection (Saying No).
Learn smart strategies for delegation and scheduling your 'elephants,' 'sheep,' and 'mice' for maximum impact. This program provides powerful tools and insights to help you prioritize effectively, gain control, and ultimately achieve greater productivity and fulfillment in your work and life.
Business Trainer, Author and Speaker
Dr Mike Clayton is a business trainer, author and speaker. Since 2002, he has been helping professionals, managers and leaders to excel in their roles with management, leadership, and personal effectiveness training. Mike has written over a dozen books for major publishers like Wiley, Macmillan and Pearson, including: Powerhouse, How to Manage a Great Project, How to Speak so People Listen, Brilliant Time Management, and The Influence Agenda. Mike's professional background is 12 years as a project management professional with the London office of international management consultancy Deloitte. Prior to that, Mike had an academic career in Physics, working at the world renowned Schuster Laboratory of the University of Manchester.
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