Managing Time, Multiple Priorities and Interruptions
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/0266-C-PDAS See upcoming datesSummary
Learn to identify behaviors and create strategies that help you manage multiple priorities and handle interruptions so you are more effective at work. We cover the myth of multitasking, how daily goals and objectives lead to success, strategies and best practices in putting out fires, doing more than one job, meeting madness and how to limit interruptions. Additional time is spent discussing new technology that can help increase daily effectiveness and achieve a better life-work balance.
This program will be a mix of self-directed learning in Canvas and one live online session using the Zoom platform. The self-directed learning exercises will be available in Canvas two weeks before the live session and should be completed before that date.
Overview
The purpose of this class is to help you identify behaviors and strategies that will help you manage your time, prioritize tasks and handle interruptions to increase your effectiveness in the workplace.
Desired learning outcomes
By the end of this class, participants should be able to:
- Explain why multitasking is a myth.
- Describe their current time management skills through assessments.
- Explain the three main components of time management: the uncontrollable, personal effectiveness and team effectiveness.
- Explain the importance of focusing on both long- and short-term goals.
- Develop a prioritization system that honors how they work.
- Employ tips and techniques to help with procrastination, interruptions and how to say "no" well.
- Develop a better system for email and how to communicate more effectively.
- Organize space to remove clutter.
- Explain the importance of work/life balance and identify strategies to achieve it.
Overview: Extra Information
Division of Continuing Studies is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.
Earn Continuing Education Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Instructional Hours | 6 |
University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units | .6 |
Upcoming dates (3)
Managing Time, Multiple Priorities and Interruptions
Course #: 0266-C-PDAS-0267-25-LMOW
Fee: $360/$260 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/0266-C-PDAS
Fee
$360; gov't/nonprofit $260
Schedule
Class opens in Canvas Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
Live session Wednesday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.–noon
Canvas closes Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024
Register through: October 31, 2024
All times shown in central time.
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Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
Managing Time, Multiple Priorities and Interruptions
Course #: 0266-C-PDAS-0269-25-LMOW
Fee: $380/$280 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/0266-C-PDAS
Fee
$380; gov't/nonprofit $280
Schedule
Class opens in Canvas Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
Live session Thursday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m.–noon
Canvas closes Thursday, March 13, 2025
Register through: February 06, 2025
All times shown in central time.
Instructor
Subject Area:
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel three full business days before the class starts and receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel less than three business days beforehand, or do not participate, you remain responsible for the entire fee.
Managing Time, Multiple Priorities and Interruptions
Course #: 0266-C-PDAS-0268-25-LMOW
Fee: $380/$280 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/0266-C-PDAS
Fee
$380; gov't/nonprofit $280
Schedule
Class opens in Canvas Thursday, April 3, 2025
Live session Thursday, April 17, 9 a.m.–noon
Canvas closes Thursday, May 15, 2025
Register through: April 10, 2025
All times shown in central time.
Instructor
Subject Area:
Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.