Prioritising and Scheduling Heavy Workloads™
Time Management Course Features
SUBJECT
Time Management
DURATION
1 Day
CERTIFICATION
ILM-Recognised
TRAINER
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC
PARTICIPANTS
Leaders and Managers
DELIVERY
Open Scheduled • 1-2-1 • In-House Tailored
FORMAT
Classroom • Virtual Classroom • Hybrid
MATERIALS
Hard Copy Workbooks • Digital Workbooks
Instructor-Led Time Management Training
Master Trainer Nicholas Hill
Nicholas C. Hill FCMI FIoL FIC is a seasoned master trainer and the creator of 68 ILM-Recognised courses. His training is high-impact and results-driven, presented in classroom and virtual classroom formats. Since 1996, he has delivered training for over 700 organisations, leading to team improvements of up to 234% in performance, 136% in efficiency, and 104% in productivity.
Time Management Course Summary
Module 1
Task Prioritisation
Module 2
Task Scheduling
Module 3
Interruption Management
Module 4
Procrastination Management
Participant Challenges
You face an overwhelming workload, constant firefighting, and a lack of time for strategic priorities. Poor scheduling reduces efficiency, leading to missed deadlines and rising stress. Interruptions make it harder to complete your essential work. Without immediate action, productivity declines, pressure builds, and work-life balance erodes, leaving you overwhelmed and battling to regain control.
Course Objectives
Designed and delivered by Nicholas Hill Academy Ltd, this course helps you take control of heavy workloads, reduce stress, and improve focus. You refine prioritisation, manage interruptions, and enhance productivity. Your team operates more efficiently with fewer distractions, while your organisation benefits from streamlined workflows, faster decision-making, and a high-performance culture.
One Day
Prioritising and Scheduling Heavy Workloads™
Module 1: Task Prioritisation
Outcomes
• Find up to three more hours every day by prioritising your tasks strategically • Reduce the amount of daily firefighting and start achieving your objectives • Accomplish deferred tasks that contribute towards your organisational vision
Syllabus
Prioritisation Theory, Crisis Response Management, Cognitive Load Theory, Eisenhower Matrix, Reactive Management Style, Proactive Management Style, Time-Sensitive Tasks, Strategic Goals, Stress-Induced Decision-Making, Time Management Matrix, Goal Alignment
Module 2: Task Scheduling
Outcomes
• Create a strict weekly schedule that corresponds to your prioritised task list • Chunk your days into allotted time frames to sharpen your focus and attention • Design and manage your time frames to execute your tasks with precision
Syllabus
Time-Sensitive Task Scheduling, Strategic Goal Scheduling, Time Tracking, Activity Logging, Activity Time Value, Behavioural Economics, Chronotype, Circadian Rhythms, Flow State, Time Blocking, Task Batching, Routine Design, Time Pressure, Milestone Planning
Module 3: Interruption Management
Outcomes
• Reveal the real reason why other people’s problems migrate onto your task list • Reduce the number of daily interruptions to increase your productivity • Identify and address the unconscious distractions that reduce your attention span
Syllabus
Urgent and Not Important Tasks, Not Urgent and Not Important Tasks, Other People’s Fires, Improving Efficiency, Maintaining Flow State, Managing and Reducing Interruptions, Managing Distractions, Urge Management, Unsolicited Enquiries, Tying Loose Ends
Module 4: Procrastination Management
Outcomes
• Take charge of your desire to procrastinate over long-term but valuable projects • Control the innate temptation to engage in cherry-picking from your task list • Neurologically associate pleasure with the necessary tasks that you hate doing
Syllabus
Selective Attention Bias, Task Prioritisation Strategy, Task Reevaluation, Task Categorisation, Incremental Task Management, Cognitive Bottlenecks, Task Transformation, Maladaptive Perfectionism, Responsibility Fatigue, Regret Aversion, Decision-Making Conflict
Time Management Training Delivery
Open Scheduled Course
Develop Your Skills
Enjoy powerful and cost-effective learning and development from the comfort of your home or office. Benefit from our practical and relevant training content while interacting with our master trainer and like-minded delegates from other industries.
- Leaders and Managers
- 1 Day
- Virtual Classroom
1-2-1 Tailored Course
Master Your Skills
Solve your workplace problems in private and in confidence. Receive undivided personal attention and explore modules tailored to your needs. Schedule the training to suit your pace and calendar, then watch your knowledge and skills go through the roof.
- Management Level Tailored
- 1 Day • 2 Half Days • 4 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
In-House Tailored Course
Develop Your Team
Engage in team building and develop unity through shared goals that align your team’s thinking and behaviour. We facilitate your team discussions and tailor our modules, timings, and delivery style to your organisational vision, mission, and culture.
- Management Level Tailored
- 1 Day • 2 Half Days • 4 Quarter Days
- Classroom • Virtual Classroom
Time Management Open Courses
Included Materials
- Certificate of Achievement
- Digital Interactive Workbooks
- Professional Leader Subscription
- Pre-Course Diagnostic Consultation
- Post-Course Results Consultation
- Post-Course Email Mentoring
Optional Materials
- ILM-Recognised Certificate
- Hard Copy Workbooks
- Hard Copy Leadership Journal
- Leadership Principles Merchandise
- Leadership Style Mapping
- Post-Course Leadership Coaching
Course Features
- Master Trainer
- 1 Day Training
- 09:00 - 17:00 GMT/BST
- Leaders and Managers
- 5 Delegates Capacity
- Virtual Classroom
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15 May, 2025
- Time Management Mastery
- 04 Places Remaining
£495
+VAT PER DELEGATE
Training Course Reviews
"Nicholas Hill is a very knowledgeable and passionate coach and trainer!"
M. Sunderland Operations Directo Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
"This course was too advanced for me, but it helped me to manage my time."
N. Brydon, Food and Beverage Manager The Elvetham Hotel Ltd
"Following your training, we are now turning around our business performance."
A. Panatti Sales Director Finish Creative Ltd
"The results achieved in this training are above and beyond what I was expecting."
S. Baker Managing Director Merritt & Baker Consultancy Ltd
"You positively changed my attitude toward leadership and management."
J. Mears General Manager Integrated Pathology Partnerships Ltd
"Outstanding and excellent feedback from our 42 delegates over four years."
O. Klochkova Chief Operations Officer Playson Ltd