
Task prioritization training course
Overview
This unit standard enables learners to manage time and prioritise tasks in a work environment.
Description
This unit standard enables learners to manage time and prioritise tasks in a work environment. This unit standard is intended for junior managers of organisations. The qualifying learner is capable of creating, implementing and maintaining a personal and team task list. Using and maintaining a diary. Prioritising personal and team tasks. Implementing and maintaining a task list.
Course Content
Unit 1: Create a task list
- The purpose of a task list for self and one’s team is explained using examples
- A task list is produced for the team, sequenced to meet organisational requirements
- Information and documentation required are recorded on the task list and flagged for further action
Unit 2: Prioritise personal and team tasks
- Criteria for prioritising tasks are explained according to organisational, personal goals and values
- Information is recorded systematically in the diary according to generally accepted practice
- Resources and the acquisition thereof are identified according to the task list
Unit 3: Use and maintain a diary
- The purpose of keeping a diary is explained with examples
- Information is recorded systematically in the diary
- Actions are taken according to diary entries
Unit 4: Implement and maintain personal and team task list
- Assign tasks to the team members according to the task list
- Stakeholders are informed of the tasks that affect them
- The task list is followed and amended where necessary
- New tasks are added to the task list where necessary and all outstanding work is reprioritised
- The work of team members is monitored to ensure tasks are achieved according to organisational requirements
- Completed tasks are reported to the appropriate authority and checked off the task list
Accreditation
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
