This unit standard is designed for executives involved in leadership and the management of teams, and focuses on translating strategic intent into effective daily action.

This unit standard is designed for executives involved in leadership and the management of teams, and focuses on translating strategic intent into effective daily action. Competence against this standard will ensure that teams are effectively managed and that managers can translate strategy into action. The qualifying learner is capable of identifying time management profiles. Understanding the principles of time management. Drawing up time-efficient work plans to carry out department/division/ section work functions. Implementing time-efficient work plans.

Course Content

  • Current time management techniques and processes used by the learner to manage him/herself and his/her division/department/section are identified to aid future time management of the section
  • Weaknesses in current work processes are identified in terms of poor time management
  • The top time wasters that impact on the organisation’s productivity are identified with a view to minimising their negative influence. The external forces that affect time utilisation are identified, and an explanation is given of their effect with examples
  • The 80/20 principle in identifying critical tasks is explained with examples
  • Delegation as a means of correctly utilising time and human resources is explained with examples of good and bad practices
  • Prioritising as a technique to manage the work of a team/group/section is explored concerning the work of the specific group. A decision is made as to which tasks are of greater priority for the group
  • The principle of balance between the various aspects of one’s life is understood in terms of creating time for them all to optimise one’s life
 
  • The organisation’s objectives are understood and clearly defined in terms of the work that has to be done by the department/division/section 
  • The objectives are translated into work plans for the department/division/section
  • The key activities required to complete a specific project are identified and all tasks and work procedures are analysed and assigned to a specific time frame 
  • Persons to whom tasks can be delegated are identified and included in the plan
  • Plans eliminate and/ or damage time wasters in the department/ division/ section
  • Tasks are prioritised in terms of urgency and importance for the department/ division section/ organisation
  • Delegation is used correctly as a tool by the manager and subordinates when applicable to get the work done
  • Emphasis is placed on proactive measures such as efficient information flow, efficient meeting planning and management and administrative procedures in the daily work processes of the department/division/section to minimise time wasting 
  • Plans are implemented once all involved are informed of their roles, duties, and functions
  • Progress with work plans is monitored on-going, and amendments are made where necessary
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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