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Management fundamentals

Successful time management

Join this online course to tackle common productivity pitfalls. Understand the causes of poor time management, the inefficiencies of multitasking, and learn to create an effective to-do list.

We'll also cover how to prioritise your workload and the importance of batching and zoning your day for optimal productivity. This course is ideal for anyone looking to enhance focus, efficiency, and achieve better control over their daily schedule.

Duration Details 2 Hours
Course Icon 8 Modules
Event Icon Intermediate
User Details All busy NHS staff

What you'll learn

  • Causes of poor time management
  • The problem with multitasking
  • How to create an effective to-do list
  • How to prioritise your workload
  • The importance of batching and zoning your day

Who is this course for

This course is suitable for anyone who would like to use their time more effectively.

Facilitators

Joe Blunden
Director of Communications and Engagement

Joe is a multi-award winning marketing and communications specialist with over 15 years of experience across a range of industries. He has worked for the NHS for the past 10 years, including marketing, communications and engagement roles in both acute and community settings.

He is a compulsive learner and recently completed an MBA (Distinction), having gained a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, a Diploma in Managing Digital Media and a degree in business.

Joe directed the successful campaign to get the NHS Choir to Christmas number one in 2015, raising over £300k for charity in the process. He also led NHS Voices in 2018, bringing together 30 celebrity singers to record a song for the NHS, which was made into a documentary by ITV.

Joe specialises in strategy development and digital communication and has extensive experience in PR, stakeholder engagement and campaign development.

Learning materials

  • Written guidance and visuals
  • Links to additional resources
  • Activities to check learning
  • A certificate of completion