Effective Team, Planning & Organizing Skills – Critical Inputs to Workload Management

Programme description & objectives

Programme description & objectives Effective planning and organizing skills are essential in today’s dynamic work environment. This program is designed to help delegates learn and apply practical planning and organizing techniques that lead to measurable results. Participants will explore key concepts such as prioritizing tasks, managing workflow and schedules, delegating responsibilities, and using effective communication strategies. The course aims to help delegates: - Understand the principles and importance of effective planning - Identify the essential elements of successful planning - Set and prioritize goals and objectives - Organize and adapt plans for implementation - Use work planning tools such as Gantt Charts - Apply principles of prioritizing work efficiently - Develop personal organization strategies for better work-life balance - Organize office, digital files, and paperwork - Practice planning and organizing skills in practical scenarios

Venues, Dates & Cost

VenuesDublinLondonDubaiEdmonton (CAN)Lagos/Abuja
DatesTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Cost$3,900 per participant (USD)(=N=)

For Whom

  • Public & Private Sector Executives
  • Managers and Heads of Departments
  • Project Managers & Sponsors
  • Supervisors
  • Team and Shift Leaders

Snapshot of Course Content

The Team Framework

  • Understanding the team concept and its characteristics
  • Basics of team formation
  • Recognizing team challenges
  • Common team obstacles
  • Managing team dynamics
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • Team motivation and productivity
  • Implementing solutions to team challenges
  • Conflict resolution and management
  • Effective communication strategies

The Planning & Organizing Framework

  • Defining planning and organizing
  • Key elements of the planning cycle
  • Setting goals and objectives
  • SMART(ER) goals
  • Planning and organizing exercises
  • Types of planning tools
  • Elements of organizing
  • Using a Gantt Chart
  • Prioritizing workload for effectiveness and efficiency
  • The Pareto Principle
  • Improving personal organization
  • Optimizing your work environment
  • Tips for work-life balance

Managing Workload

  • Principles of workload management
  • Roles of effective work groups
  • Work prioritization and control
  • Identifying and managing distractions
  • Using planning tools for work development
  • Personal and organizational effectiveness
  • Addressing workload management issues
  • Preventing work-related stress

Workload Management & Time Management

  • Principles of effective workload management
  • Workflow, workload, and work control
  • Productivity and workload
  • Benefits of workload management
  • Time management strategies
  • Activity logs and to-do lists
  • Avoiding distractions
  • Effective planning and task prioritization
  • Delegation, supervision, and follow-up
  • Team and stakeholder management
  • Assertiveness and managing demands
  • Tips for work-life balance