MGMT 0005 - Time Management for Supervisors: Balancing Priorities & Productivity
Course Description
Supervisors face a constant stream of competing priorities, interruptions, deadlines, and unexpected issues that can quickly overwhelm even the most organized leader. This practical 4-hour workshop equips first-time supervisors and emerging leaders with simple, effective techniques to prioritize work, manage competing demands, delegate with confidence, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment. Through hands-on exercises and real-world workplace scenarios, participants learn how to create reliable systems for managing tasks, tracking commitments, and maintaining focus on what matters most. Participants leave with practical tools and habits they can immediately apply to improve productivity, reduce stress, and regain control of their workload.
What You'll Learn.
- Capture and organize incoming work using reliable systems that reduce mental overload and prevent important tasks from being overlooked.
- Clarify priorities by breaking projects, requests, and responsibilities into clear, actionable tasks.
- Prioritize work effectively using practical decision-making tools that balance urgent demands with long-term priorities.
- Plan daily and weekly workloads to improve focus, productivity, and consistent execution.
- Delegate tasks confidently by assigning responsibilities clearly, setting expectations, and following up to ensure accountability.
- Manage interruptions and competing priorities while maintaining focus on high-value work.
- Build dependable productivity systems to track tasks, deadlines, commitments, and follow-up activities.
- Develop workplace habits that improve organization, reduce stress, and increase personal effectiveness as a supervisor.
- Apply time management and workflow strategies that improve efficiency, accountability, and overall team performance.