Time Management and Productivity for Educators

Educators and educational leaders juggle multiple responsibilities — teaching, planning, meetings, supervision, and personal development — often under tight deadlines and high expectations. Mastering time management and productivity skills is crucial to balance these demands, reduce stress, and achieve professional and personal goals effectively.

This course provides educators and leaders with practical tools, techniques, and mindsets to optimize their time, improve focus, and enhance productivity. Participants will learn to prioritize tasks, set realistic goals, manage interruptions, and foster a culture of efficiency in their teams and classrooms.

Section 1: Understanding Time and Productivity in Education

• Why time management matters for educators and leaders.
• The unique challenges of managing time in education.
• Identifying personal productivity styles and preferences.
• Recognizing common time wasters and productivity barriers.
• Workshop: self-assessment of current time use and productivity.

Section 2: Goal Setting and Prioritization

• Linking daily actions to professional and institutional goals.
• Setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals.
• Differentiating between urgent vs. important tasks (Eisenhower Matrix).
• Aligning priorities with values and vision.
• Workshop: defining and prioritizing key responsibilities.

Section 3: Planning, Scheduling, and Delegation

• Choosing and using planning tools: calendars, planners, apps.
• Structuring the workday for maximum efficiency.
• Time-blocking, batching, and setting boundaries.
• Delegation strategies: empowering others without losing control.
• Workshop: creating a weekly schedule that balances teaching, leadership, and personal time.

Section 4: Managing Distractions and Maintaining Focus

• Identifying internal and external distractions.
• Techniques for staying focused and avoiding multitasking traps.
• Managing interruptions constructively in busy environments.
• Cultivating mindfulness and energy management for sustained productivity.
• Workshop: designing a distraction-reduction plan.

Section 5: Building a Culture of Productivity and Balance

• Modeling good time management for colleagues and students.
• Encouraging efficient meetings and clear communication.
• Supporting staff and learners to develop their own productivity skills.
• Strategies for preventing burnout and maintaining work-life balance.
• Final group activity: developing an action plan for personal and organizational productivity.

Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded a Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. For those who attend and complete the online training course, a Holistique Training e-Certificate will be provided.

Holistique Training Certificates are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and The CPD Certification Service (CPD), and are certified under ISO 9001, ISO 21001, and ISO 29993 standards.

CPD credits for this course are granted by our Certificates and will be reflected on the Holistique Training Certificate of Completion. In accordance with the standards of The CPD Certification Service, one CPD credit is awarded per hour of course attendance. A maximum of 50 CPD credits can be claimed for any single course we currently offer.