Course Description

While the specific duties of a frontline manager will vary depending on the industry in which they work, one skill that all frontline managers need to master is time management. Frontline managers need to be skilled at managing both their time and company time. Specifically, successful frontline managers must learn to optimize how their direct reports spend their time to improve efficiency and productivity. In this course, you will learn how to become more effective by employing time management and scheduling techniques. The concepts covered in this course will discuss how to plan, organize, and prioritize your schedule, as well as the schedules of those you manage. You will learn what tasks to delegate and how to address procrastination, and how making time management a priority is the first step to keeping on task and managing a productive schedule. .

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Differentiate between time management and task management
• Identify the signs of poor time management
• Utilize various tools and models used in time management
• Understand how to organize and prioritize tasks
• Manage resources to create effective and efficient work schedules
• Discuss the benefits of delegation and distinguish what tasks to delegate
• Effectively manage interruptions and procrastinations
• Plan and run productive meetings

Notes

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours. Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.