TIME, SELF, AND MEETING MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

8th -9th  January, 2026                                                                                                               9^th-10^th April, 2026
1st – 2nd  July, 2026                                                                                                                    7th-8th September, 2026

Introduction

 Effective time, self, and meeting management are crucial for productivity and success. and meeting management are crucial for productivity and success. Time management involves planning and organizing how to allocate your time effectively. Self-management focuses on regulating your actions, feelings, and thoughts to stay focused and achieve goals. Meeting management ensures that meetings are productive and respectful of everyone’s time.

The course typically covers strategies for effective time utilization, personal effectiveness, and optimized meeting facilitation. This includes learning to prioritize tasks, manage distractions, and improve communication and collaboration during meetings. 

By incorporating these elements, participants can develop a comprehensive skillset for managing their time effectively, enhancing personal productivity, and facilitating productive and engaging meetings. 

Course Contents

I. Time Management:

·  Understanding Time Management: Defining time management, its benefits, and common time wasters. 

·        Prioritization Techniques: Learning methods like the ABC method, Eisenhower matrix, and Pareto Principle to identify and focus on high-impact tasks. 

·        Goal Setting: Developing SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to provide direction and motivation. 

·        Planning and Scheduling: Utilizing tools like to-do lists, calendars, and time blocking to structure daily activities and manage workload. 

·  Overcoming Procrastination: Identifying the causes of procrastination and implementing strategies to combat it. 

·  Managing Distractions: Learning techniques to minimize interruptions from emails, phone calls, and other sources of distraction. 

·        Effective Delegation: Understanding how to assign tasks effectively to others, ensuring clarity and accountability. 

II. Self-Management:

·        Self-Awareness: Recognizing personal strengths, weaknesses, and time management style. 

·        Stress Management: Identifying stressors and developing coping mechanisms for managing stress and maintaining well-being. 

·        Assertiveness: Learning to communicate needs and boundaries effectively, including saying “no” when necessary. 

·        Developing a Positive Mindset: Cultivating a proactive and optimistic attitude towards tasks and challenges. 

III. Meeting Management:

·        Meeting Planning and Preparation: Defining meeting objectives, developing agendas, and preparing necessary materials. 

·   Effective Meeting Facilitation: Learning techniques for leading productive meetings, managing time, and keeping discussions focused. 

·        Meeting Roles and Responsibilities: Understanding the roles of meeting participants and ensuring clear delegation of tasks. 

·        Effective Communication and Collaboration: Promoting active listening, respectful dialogue, and constructive feedback during meetings. 

·        Meeting Outcomes and Follow-up: Ensuring clear action items, documented minutes, and appropriate follow-up on agreed-upon actions. 

Duration: Two (2) days                                                                                     Fee: N180,000