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Time ManagementTime Management

A Session for Student LeadersA Session for Student Leaders

AGENDAAGENDA Welcome & Ice Breaker Introduction to Time Management Time Pie – individual activity Prioritizing Chart –small group activity Large Group Discussion on Activities Break & Snack Time Management Skills & Five Steps

Presentation Time Management Video A Balanced Life – small group activity Other Resources Reflection / Wrap-Up / Questions

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Introduction to Time Introduction to Time ManagementManagement

Time is our most precious asset, and yet we let it slip away.

Good time management requires an important shift in focus from activities to results

Time management refers to the way that you organize and plan how long you spend on specific activities.

Benefits of Time Benefits of Time ManagementManagement

Greater productivity and efficiency.

A better professional reputation.

Less stress. Increased opportunities for

advancement. Greater opportunities to

achieve important life and career goals.

Undesirable Consequences Undesirable Consequences of Time Managementof Time Management

Missed deadlines. Inefficient work flow. Poor work quality. A poor professional reputation

and a stalled career. Higher stress levels.

Key PointsKey Points

Time management is the process of organizing and planning how

much time you spend on specific activities. Invest some time to

learn about managing your own time more efficiently, and save

yourself time in the future.

Source: www.mindtools.com

10 Common Time

Management Mistakes

1 Failing to Keep a To-Do List2. Not Setting Personal Goals3. Not Prioritizing4. Failing to Manage Distractions5. Procrastination6. Taking on too Much7. Thriving on "Busy"8. Multitasking9. Not Taking Breaks10. Ineffectively Scheduling Tasks

Source: www.mindtols.com

Time PieTime Pie

How do you spend your day? Show how your piece of pie looks on a

typical day. 

Be sure to include classes, meals, sleep, meetings, socializing,

studying, work, etc.

Prioritizing ChartPrioritizing Chart

Skills Needed for Skills Needed for Managing Your TimeManaging Your Time

Keeping a to-do List

Setting Goals

Prioritizing

Avoiding Procrastination

Breaking down tasks

Persevering

Organizing your time

FIVE steps to effective FIVE steps to effective Time ManagementTime Management

PlanAssessOrganizePrioritizeSchedule

Adapted from University of Michigan’s Student Activities & Leadership Handout

Suggestions for Effectively Managing Your Time

o Stay focused

o Plan for down-time

o Handle each piece of

paper only once

o Hide

A Balanced LifeA Balanced LifeTime Management

6 Areas of Development

Other ResourcesOther Resources

Handouts included in Participant Handouts included in Participant Packets Packets

Each Day is a New AccountEach Day is a New AccountTime Management TechniquesTime Management TechniquesTips for Improving Time Tips for Improving Time ManagementManagement

ReflectionReflectionWrap-UpWrap-UpQuestionsQuestions