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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by University of California, Irvine
  • Offered by

About

You will be able to gain and apply your knowledge and understanding of personal and professional awareness, organization and commitment, and use the tools, methods and techniques that you have learned in goal setting, prioritization, scheduling, and delegation to overcome time management challenges and enhance productivity. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Learn to plan effectively to achieve your personal and professional goals 2. Learn to recognize and overcome barriers to successful time management 3. Identify specific time management tools and use them effectively 4. Manage resources both effectively and efficiently 5. Keep your sense of perspective to prevent and manage crises 6. Learn to delegate effectively 7. Learn to manage expectations and say “No” when appropriate

Modules

Course Overview

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • About this Course
  • Please Take this Survey

Why Working Hard is Not the Same as Working Smart

    • 2 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Smart Work Habits Just Don't Happen

2 Discussions

  • Unproductive Work
  • Learning Activity

2 Videos

  • Being Productive
  • Task Prioritization

6 Readings

  • Introduction
  • Productive vs. Unproductive Work
  • Prioritize, Prioritize, Prioritize!
  • Plan Your Time
  • Find a System that Works for You
  • Resources

All the Time in the World? There’s NO Such Thing.

    • 2 Videos
    • 5 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Time Is the Most Limited Resource

2 Discussions

  • Taking Things Off Your To-Do List
  • Learning Activity

2 Videos

  • Time Tracking
  • Eisenhower Matrix

5 Readings

  • Work/Life Balance is a Myth
  • Where Does YOUR Time Go?
  • The Time/Money Tradeoff
  • It’s Still About Priorities
  • Resources

Little Tips That Make a Big Impact

    • 2 Videos
    • 5 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Little Tips That Make a Big Impact

2 Discussions

  • Estimating Time
  • Activity

2 Videos

  • Handling Communications
  • Estimating Time

5 Readings

  • How Long Will This Take?
  • Communications: When to Answer, When to Wait
  • Keeping it All Together
  • It’s All About the Timing
  • Resources

Productivity Comes from Paying Attention

    • 2 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Productivity Comes from Paying Attention

2 Discussions

  • Activity
  • Work Smarter, Not Harder

2 Videos

  • Multitasking: The Myth
  • Avoiding Distractions

6 Readings

  • Focus is a Competitive Advantage
  • Multitasking is Madness
  • Overcoming Common Distractions
  • It’s All Up to You
  • References
  • Resources

Course Wrap-Up

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Course Wrap-Up
  • End of Course Survey

Auto Summary

Enhance your productivity with "Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity," a foundational course in Business & Management offered by Coursera. Led by an expert instructor, this 600-minute course covers effective planning, overcoming time management barriers, and utilizing tools for goal setting, prioritization, scheduling, and delegation. Available through Starter and Professional subscription options, it's perfect for individuals seeking to improve their personal and professional efficiency.

Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP
Instructor

Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP