This comprehensive, one-day course equips professionals with the psychological and tactical strategies to reclaim control over their most precious resource: time. Participants will move beyond simple to-do lists to master energy management, negotiate stakeholder expectations, leverage Outlook features for strategic planning, and lead a cultural shift towards high-value work.
Are you drowning in a sea of urgent emails with an ever growing to-do-list while your most important work slips away? Stop managing minutes and start mastering your energy. This one day course transforms how you reclaim control, turning chaos into clarity. You will learn to neutralise the hidden time thieves stealing your focus and prioritise with absolute confidence. Imagine finishing your day with genuine progress, not just a longer to-do list. Whether you join an open course, bring a closed group, or opt for one to one coaching, you will leave ready to lead a cultural shift towards high-value work. Plus, gain six CPD hours towards your professional development. Stop surviving the day and start shaping it. To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours1 Day9:00 - 5:00 for GroupsOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Analyse the unique properties of time and calculate the real cost of ineffective management
Distinguish between time management and energy management using circadian rhythm principles
Identify and neutralise the three most common 'time thieves' in your specific environment
Apply the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritise emails and tasks with confidence and clarity
Master the art of delegation by defining outcomes rather than micromanaging processes
Optimise calendar management using Outlook features to protect deep work and reduce fatigue
Negotiate realistic deadlines with stakeholders using the 'Trade-Off' framework
Implement the 'Meeting Murderer' framework to cut unnecessary agenda items and attendees
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 7 days, conduct one 'Time Autopsy' of your work week and identify your top two time thieves.
Apply the 'Meeting Murderer' framework to one recurring meeting and propose a leaner version to your team.
Delegate one task this week using the 'Outcome, Deadline, Constraints' script.
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for professionals across all sectors who feel overwhelmed by competing demands and seek to regain control over their daily schedule. Whether you are struggling with constant interruptions or finding it difficult to focus on high-priority strategic work, this training offers the tools to transform your approach to productivity.
This course is ideal for:
Senior managers who need to balance strategic oversight with operational demands without burning out
Project leads looking to streamline workflows and ensure timely delivery of complex initiatives
Administrative professionals seeking to better organise their day and manage competing stakeholder requests
Team coordinators who want to reduce meeting fatigue and protect time for deep, focused work
Business owners aiming to delegate effectively and shift from micromanagement to outcome-based leadership
Individual contributors who wish to understand their personal energy cycles and optimise their working patterns
No prior experience needed
This training is accessible to everyone regardless of their current level of seniority or previous exposure to productivity methodologies. We assume no prior knowledge of specific frameworks, ensuring that all delegates can engage fully and benefit from the content immediately.
What you will take away
Delegates will leave with a personalised strategy to manage their workload more effectively, resulting in reduced stress and increased output quality. You will gain the confidence to set realistic boundaries, prioritise tasks with clarity, and establish a sustainable rhythm that supports both professional success and personal well-being.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate per day for open public course
£449.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
