Time Management Training

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Title Page
3. Copyright
4. The ATD Workshop Series
5. Contents
6. FOREWORD BY TONY BINGHAM
7. PREFACE
8. INTRODUCTION: HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
   1. Why Is Developing Time Management Skills Important?
   2. Which Program Is Best?
      1. Half-Day Workshop
      2. One-Day Workshop
      3. Two-Day Workshop
   3. What Do I Need to Know About Training?
   4. How Much Time Will Preparation Take?
   5. What Are the Important Features of the Book?
   6. How Are the Agendas Laid Out?
   7. How Do I Use This Book?
   8. Key Points
   9. What to Do Next
   10. Additional Resources
9. SECTION I: THE WORKSHOPS
   1. 1 HALF-DAY TIME MANAGEMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP
      1. Half-Day Workshop Objectives
      2. Half-Day Workshop Overview
      3. Half-Day Workshop Agenda
      4. Key Points
      5. What to Do Next
   2. 2 ONE-DAY TIME MANAGEMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP
      1. One-Day Workshop Objectives
      2. One-Day Workshop Overview
      3. One-Day Workshop Agenda
      4. Key Points
      5. What to Do Next
   3. 3 TWO-DAY TIME MANAGEMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP
      1. Two-Day Workshop Objectives
      2. Two-Day Workshop Overview
         1. Day-One Overview
         2. Day-Two Overview
      3. Two-Day Workshop Agenda: Day One
      4. What to Do Between Workshop Days
      5. Two-Day Workshop Agenda: Day Two
      6. Key Points
      7. What to Do Next
   4. 4 CUSTOMIZING THE TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS
      1. Customizing the Content and Activities
         1. Gauge the Climate
         2. Make It Real
      2. Customizing the Workshop Format
         1. One-Hour Workshops
         2. Two-Hour Workshops
         3. Theme-Based Workshops
      3. Customizing Delivery With Technology
      4. The Bare Minimum
      5. What to Do Next
10. SECTION II: ESSENTIALS OF EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT TRAINING
    1. 5 IDENTIFYING NEEDS FOR TIME MANAGEMENT TRAINING
       1. Why Needs Analysis?
          1. Strategic Needs Analysis
          2. Structured Interviews
          3. Focus Groups
          4. Surveys
       2. Individual Learning Needs Analysis
       3. The Bare Minimum
       4. Key Points
       5. What to Do Next
       6. Additional Resources
    2. 6 UNDERSTANDING THE FOUNDATIONS OF TRAINING DESIGN
       1. Basic Adult Learning Theory
       2. More Theoretical Ideas Important to Learning
          1. Multiple Intelligences
          2. Whole Brain Learning
       3. Theory Into Practice
          1. Establishing a Framework
          2. Identifying Behaviors
          3. Practicing
          4. Providing Feedback
          5. Making It Relevant
       4. The Bare Minimum
       5. Key Points
       6. What to Do Next
       7. Additional Resources
    3. 7 LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO MAXIMIZE AND SUPPORT DESIGN AND DELIVERY
       1. Why Consider Learning Technologies?
       2. Opportunities to Use Learning Technologies
          1. When Designing Training
          2. Before Training
          3. During Training
          4. After Training
          5. While Building a Learning Community
       3. The Bare Minimum
       4. Key Points
       5. What to Do Next
       6. Additional Resources
    4. 8 DELIVERING YOUR TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: BE A GREAT FACILITATOR
       1. The Learning Environment
       2. Program Preparation Checklist
       3. Participant Materials
          1. Handouts
          2. Presentation Slides
          3. Workbooks and Journals
          4. Videos
          5. Toys, Noisemakers, and Other Props
       4. Facilitator Equipment and Materials
       5. A Strong Start: Introduction, Icebreakers, and Openers
       6. Feedback
          1. Role Plays
          2. Participant Presentations
          3. Ball Toss
          4. Journaling
       7. Responding to Questions
       8. Training Room and Participant Management
       9. A Word About Dealing With Difficult Participants
       10. An Unforgettable End
       11. The Bare Minimum
       12. Key Points
       13. What to Do Next
       14. Additional Resources
    5. 9 EVALUATING WORKSHOP RESULTS
       1. Levels of Measurement
          1. Level 1: Measuring Participant Reactions
          2. Level 2: Measuring the Extent to Which Participants Have Learned
          3. Level 3: Measuring the Results of Training Back on the Job
          4. Level 4: Measuring the Organizational Impact of Training
          5. Return on Investment
       2. Reporting Results
       3. The Bare Minimum
       4. Key Points
       5. What to Do Next
       6. Additional Resources
11. SECTION III: POST-WORKSHOP LEARNING
    1. 10 THE FOLLOW-UP COACH
       1. Create a Communication Strategy
       2. Partner With Managers
          1. Before the Workshop
          2. After the Workshop
       3. Link Time Management to Organizational Metrics
       4. Support Action Plans
       5. Offer Additional Learning Opportunities
       6. The Bare Minimum
       7. What to Do Next
       8. References
12. SECTION IV: WORKSHOP SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND ONLINE SUPPORT
    1. 11 LEARNING ACTIVITIES
       1. Learning Activities Included in Time Management Training
    2. 12 ASSESSMENTS
       1. Assessments Included in Time Management Training
    3. 13 HANDOUTS
       1. Handouts Included in Time Management Training
    4. 14 ONLINE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND DOWNLOADS
       1. Access to Free Supporting Materials
       2. Customizable Materials
       3. Working With the Files
          1. PDF Documents
          2. PowerPoint Slides
13. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
14. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
15. ABOUT ATD
16. Back Cover