This document outlines an agenda for a time management session for student leaders. It includes activities like creating a personal time pie chart, prioritizing tasks in small groups, learning time management skills, and discussing how to balance various areas of life. The session aims to teach participants about using tools like to-do lists and goals to better organize and prioritize their time in order to reduce stress and increase productivity and opportunities.

1. Time ManagementTime Management
A Session for Student LeadersA Session for Student Leaders

2. AGENDAAGENDA
 Welcome & Ice Breaker
 Introduction to Time Management
 Time Pie – individual activity
 Prioritizing Chart –small group activity
 Large Group Discussion on Activities
 Break & Snack
 Time Management Skills & Five Steps
Presentation
 Time Management Video
 A Balanced Life – small group activity
 Other Resources
 Reflection / Wrap-Up / Questions

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4. Introduction to TimeIntroduction to Time
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Time is our most precious asset, and
yet we let it slip away.
Good time management requires an
important shift in focus from
activities to results
Time management refers to the way
that you organize and plan how
long you spend on specific
activities.

5. Benefits of TimeBenefits of Time
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 Greater productivity and
efficiency.
 A better professional
reputation.
 Less stress.
 Increased opportunities for
advancement.
 Greater opportunities to
achieve important life and
career goals.

6. Undesirable ConsequencesUndesirable Consequences
of Time Managementof Time Management
 Missed deadlines.
 Inefficient work flow.
 Poor work quality.
 A poor professional reputation
and a stalled career.
 Higher stress levels.

7. Key PointsKey Points
Time management is the process
of organizing and planning how
much time you spend on specific
activities. Invest some time to
learn about managing your own
time more efficiently, and save
yourself time in the future.
Source: www.mindtools.com

8. 10 Common Time
Management
Mistakes
1 Failing to Keep a To-Do List
2. Not Setting Personal Goals
3. Not Prioritizing
4. Failing to Manage Distractions
5. Procrastination
6. Taking on too Much
7. Thriving on "Busy"
8. Multitasking
9. Not Taking Breaks
10. Ineffectively Scheduling Tasks
Source: www.mindtols.com

9. Time PieTime Pie
How do you spend your day? Show
how your piece of pie looks on a
typical day.
Be sure to include classes, meals,
sleep, meetings, socializing,
studying, work, etc.

10. Prioritizing ChartPrioritizing Chart

11. Skills Needed forSkills Needed for
Managing Your TimeManaging Your Time
 Keeping a to-do List
 Setting Goals
 Prioritizing
 Avoiding Procrastination
 Breaking down tasks
 Persevering
 Organizing your time

12. FIVE steps to effectiveFIVE steps to effective
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 Plan
Assess
Organize
Prioritize
Schedule
Adapted from University of Michigan’s Student Activities &
Leadership Handout

13. Suggestions for
Effectively Managing
Your Time
o Stay focused
o Plan for down-time
o Handle each piece of
paper only once
o Hide

14. A Balanced LifeA Balanced Life
Time Management
6 Areas of Development

15. Other ResourcesOther Resources
Handouts included in ParticipantHandouts included in Participant
PacketsPackets
Each Day is a New AccountEach Day is a New Account
Time Management TechniquesTime Management Techniques
Tips for Improving TimeTips for Improving Time
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16. ReflectionReflection
Wrap-UpWrap-Up
QuestionsQuestions