Introduction
"Your success is determined by your daily agenda." -John Maxwell
Great achievers have always performed well by managing themselves and their abilities. Self-management is important for individuals to perform effectively in both large and small organizations where they are called to perform various duties. Self-management encourages individuals to set their own goals, monitor their own behavior in achieving those goals, and rewarding themselves upon their success in achieving those goals. Self-management is the building block for effective management of other people, groups, and organizations.
The purpose of this course is to:
- Encourage individuals at all levels to develop skills and strategies to direct their own behavior towards achieving their goals
- Accept responsibility for the success or failure of tasks that you’ve undertaken
- Schedule personal time-off to create positive deadlines to complete projects
- Identify your priorities in life and to balance work and family commitments
- Learn to cope with stress
Course Objectives of Effective Self Management
- Cultivate the habit of finishing projects
- Develop your self-confidence and self-assurance in your ability to achieve goals
- Develop effective strategies to cope with stress
- Reappraise the current situation and make the necessary adjustments to succeed
- Learn to manage your time better
Course Process of Effective Self Management
This course is an interactive mixture of lectures, discussions, activities, and practice on developing self-management skills. It provides definitions, examples, discussion and activities designed to promote skill building with interaction and discussion among participants. Activities and work on examples and role-playing are used to highlight concepts taught and allow participants to practice skills learned in this course.
Course Benefits of Effective Self Management
How will this seminar benefit my self-management skills?
- Learn how to manage your time better
- Identify your life goals and develop a plan on how to achieve it successfully
- Achieving a balance between work, family and rest
- Manage emotions, and build and maintain relationships
- Deal with pressure and stress in the workplace
Course Results of Effective Self Management
What will my organization gain when sending their employees to attend this seminar?
- Allow individuals to work towards personal and business goals with self-initiative
- Employees develop self-awareness and self-management of their behaviors
- Respond positively to change, seeking support when needed
- Ability to show flexibility according to the changes in the business environment
- Employees learn to prioritize and accomplish set goals
Core Competencies of Effective Self Management
- Understanding one’s self and managing emotions
- Managing our behaviors
- Developing leadership skills
- Working as a self-managed team towards organizational objectives
- Setting priorities and managing time
Course Outlines of Effective Self Management
Day One
Knowing Yourself
- Importance of awareness for self-management
- Focusing your mental energy
- The mind-body connection
- Managing your physical energy
- Cultivating good personal habits
- Understand your learning style
Day Two
Towards Effective Self Management
- Understanding the stages of human development
- Understanding and managing our behaviors
- How to strengthen yourself from within
- Basic principles of life
- Filters of experience
- Passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior
Day Three
Self Management for Effective Leadership
- Leadership style and impact
- Developing trust
- Practicing empathy
- Making decisions
- Getting people behind your ideas
Day Four
Self Managed Teams
- Managing interactions with different people
- Handling difficult people
- Setting targets for performance
- Managing others and teams
- The role of influence
- Resolving conflicts effectively
Day Five
Making Every Moment Count
- Setting priorities
- Time management techniques
- Strategies to avoid procrastination
- Handling stress in the workplace
- Dealing with pressure
- Making an action plan
About Rome
As cosmopolitan and diverse as it is rooted in its own history, Rome is one of the premier tourist destinations in the world. Featuring some of the best restaurants on the continent, some of the most iconic historic sites in Europe, the city is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic places to visit anywhere. The center of the Renaissance, the city houses some of the most famous works of art in the world and remains an important cultural hub to this day. Famous for art, fashion, it's delicious local cuisine, and superbly preserved monuments, Rome truly offers something for everyone.
Things to do and places to visit in Rome
When disembarking, the first thing that can prove pleasantly challenging is deciding on what to do first! An exceptional array of hotels and inns are available to any weary traveler, as are a superb range of restaurants for those wanting to relax surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Rome in the evening. You can spend the day walking streets steeped in history, visiting galleries that contain works by Caravaggio and Michelangelo or exploring the awe-inspiring Colosseum. The city contains many beautifully maintained parks and gardens, as well as a vast collection of beautiful churches and cathedrals, ensuring that a trip to Rome will be a memorable experience for anyone.
Things to do when taking flights to Rome include:
- Standing inside the magnificent Colosseum.
- Gazing in awe at the stunning Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Visiting the incredible Pantheon, one of the best-maintained buildings from the Roman era.
- Stopping at the center of the Piazza del Popolo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
- Walking the beautiful gardens of Villa Borghese.
- Admiring the vast, intricately carved Column of Marcus Aurelius.
- Wandering the Forum Romanum, ruins from the Ancient Roman period.
- Exploring some of the greatest art collections in Europe.
- Crossing the river on the remarkably-constructed Bridge of Angels.
- Sampling the world famous local cuisine.