Introduction to tasks in a business environment
Role of self-management in managing tasks
Overview of task management
The task PTTR lifecycle
Task management principles
Task management and the business environment
Organizational perspective on work accomplishment
Building value mindset in every task
Impact of company strategy on task management
Role of organizational structures in getting tasks done
Importance of planning in task management
Managerial functions and tasks
Task management skills
Dealing with task constraints
Goals, objectives and tasks
From SMART objectives to SMART tasks
Scopes of work and task assignments
Identifying and managing task stakeholders
Task related risks
Setting task priorities and deadlines
How we deal with tasks – an assessment
Task management and work
Planning, scheduling and meeting deadlines
Task management and the development of priorities
Managing meetings, e-mails, and interruptions
‘To do’ lists and managing priorities
Time wasters, procrastination and immediate demands
Tasks and automation
Task management and stress
Tasks and shared responsibilities
Skills needed when assistance is needed
The four rights of delegation
Working effectively with others
Interpersonal skills and task accomplishment
Personal work styles and task accomplishment
Flexibility and versatility
Improving task productivity
Changing tasks effectively
Improving task learning and understanding
Communicating changes to task assignments
Employee reactions to changes in task assignments
The importance of engagement and ownership
Overcoming natural resistance to changing tasks
Managing changes to tasks effectively
Personal plans and self-management
