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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION II. UNIT 3: WORK ENVIRONMENT. Co-op II Unit 3: Work Environment. Competencies and Suggested Objectives: 1. Explain Techniques of effective time management. A. Discuss the steps in the time management process.
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION II UNIT 3: WORK ENVIRONMENT
Co-op II Unit 3: Work Environment • Competencies and Suggested Objectives: • 1. Explain Techniques of effective time management. • A. Discuss the steps in the time management process. • B. Use effective time management practices to manage personal productivity.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • To Do or Not To Do • A. List all your projects, appointments, and other tasks. • B. Rate the tasks by their importance. • C. Break large, complex projects into small steps. • D. Estimate the time needed to complete each task. • E. Set up a schedule for your tasks.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • Make a List • A. How can you make choices? • B. Write down every project, meeting, or appointment. • C. List those today plus those tomorrow… • D. By each, write the date/time of completion.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • What’s Most Important? • A. Get the most important things done first. • B. Prioritize—decide the order of importance. • C. Go back to your list. Label tasks A, B, and C.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • What’s Most Important? • Consider the following: • A. What were you hired to do? • B. Are you working alone or with others on a project? • C. What must you do to fulfill your obligations to the company? Paperwork, file reports
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • Break Big Projects Into Small Steps • A. Break long-term projects into manageable steps. • B. Treat each part as a separate task. • C. Visualization—seeing things in the mind’s eye. • D. Use visualization to figure out the steps in a complex problem.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • Estimate Time Needed to Do Tasks • Time Line—a type of chart that shows the order in which events occur in time.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • Estimate Time Needed To Do Tasks • A. If you have done the job before, base your estimate on past experience. • B. If the job is new to you, ask someone with experience how long it took him or her.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • Estimate Time Needed To Do Tasks • C. If you’ve been assigned the job, ask your supervisor how long it should take. • D. Be wary of underestimating how long a job will take. • E. If a job depends on other people, allow for their time.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • Set Up A Schedule • A schedule is a list or chart showing when tasks must be completed. • Write the time you will start the task on your schedule.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • Set Up A Schedule • More suggestions: • A. Think about your work habits. • B. Color code your schedule. • C. Transfer your priorities from your task list to your schedule. • D. Check off tasks as you complete them.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • Set Up A Schedule • A schedule is a helpful tool. • Keep it current. • Every morning: look at your schedule, update, and plan. • Make a new task list; go through the process again.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • Timely Tips • Using Your Time Wisely • Downtime—don’t waste it. • Avoid procrastination. • Be flexible. • Don’t let the telephone control your life. • Combine tasks. • Carry paper and pen with you all the time.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • Using Other People’s Time Wisely • Don’t distract your coworkers. • Write your questions you need to ask down. • Don’t bother coworkers with nonessential details. • Be considerate and efficient at meetings. • Be mindful of your supervisor’s time. • Delegating means assigning tasks to others.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • ASSIGNMENT: • Using Microsoft Outlook develop a personal schedule based on the following options: • 1. Daily • 2. Weekly • 3. Monthly
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • ASSIGNMENT: • WORK-BASED LEARNING • You’ve been asked to plan your company’s annual employee picnic. You must take care of all details. Break down the assignment into manageable parts. List the smaller tasks.
USING TIME EFFECTIVELY • ASSIGNMENT: • Skill-Building Activity • Workplace Competencies • Create a schedule for the weekend including errands, recreational activities, study time, work, and household responsibilities. Use the daily planner sheets in Microsoft Outlook.