Course content:
Topics Module 3 Self- and Time Management
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Timeline …how do I deal with time?
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Project Management basics …following the critical path • Work Breakdown Structure and estimations • GANTT Chart and milestones • My PhD – a project! |
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Values and Goals …what keeps me on track? • Paradigms that influence my life • Positive outcomes and intrinsic motivation |
Catch the Time Thieves …hunting for the “cookies” • Goodbye procrastination • Decision-making |
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Priorities! ...first things first • Important or urgent? • Effectiveness and efficiency |
Life Balancing …dealing with stress and strain • The four human needs • Energy sources |
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Effective Time-Management …how to manage and use time • Long-term and short-term planning • Use of modern planning tools |
Time cannot be bought, stored, or stopped. Every second that passes is gone forever. In this respect, it should be seen as the most valuable of all resources, and the only way to maximize its potential is to use it well.
What “well” means in this context is a highly individual thing. You will leave the training with many insights on your own patterns and a toolset to increase effectiveness and efficiency. You will have a chance to clarify and prioritise your values and goals, and plan tasks and projects that align with your goals. You will identify your particular time wasters and adopt strategies for eliminating them from your work pattern. You will find out about your high-energy periods and how to focus your attention. As the planning of scientific research projects becomes more and more crucial, one training unit introduces this topic.
Methods
To prepare for the training, participants are invited to keep a time log for 3 days and assess their time wasters. These data are used in the workshop to evaluate their current usage of time and find options for improvement. The training is conducted over two full days as a workshop.
The approach will involve lectures and discussions to introduce the concepts of Self- and Time Management as well as practical exercises and group work to develop personal skills. It also includes hands-on short-term and long-term planning.
Target group:
All early career researchers interested in the topic. A prerequisite is the willingness to reflect on one’s personal “use of time” and to take active part in exercises.
Participants’ comments on this course:
"I liked how this course helped me understand that my values and goals should shape how I manage my time, and not the pressure to be productive."
"I like that I got ideas on how to manage myself better."
"I personally found a lot of time to self-reflect on my work during the course and gained a lot of insight on why I sometimes feel unstructured and stressed as a consequence. Once this was identified, finding possible solutions came quickly under the guidance of the course, and I feel confident to further implement the new skills in my work and private life."
"We learned about so many important tools and principles on time management, and also how important is the right mindset to increase our time management skills"
"I learned to structure my own life: first think, then act."
"It was quite motivating, motivating to try out the techniques provided and to get started/proceed with your work."
More information on this website.
Our courses are generally free of charge for all participants. However, they do have a price and can cost SEA / the AWI as much as 150 € per day per student. Please take this into account when cancelling your place at the last minute. Please, always send cancellations to sea.courses@awi.de
