Reesby Academy · Workplace Essentials
Time Management That Sticks
Plan your week so important work gets done.
About this course
Most people don't have too little time; they have no reliable way to protect it for what matters. This course gives you a practical method for setting priorities, planning your week, estimating honestly and reviewing what worked. Work through one lesson at a time, try the do-now action, and build the habit from there.
What you will be able to do
- You'll be able to prioritise tasks using clear criteria
- You'll be able to plan a week that protects time for important work
- You'll be able to estimate task durations more accurately
- You'll be able to review and adjust your plan at the end of each week
Course outline
- Tools you'll need5 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizYou don't need expensive software to manage your time well. Choose one task list and one calendar, then commit to them. Free options cover most people's needs; paid tools mainly add sharing and automation.
- Priorities Before Tasks8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA busy week is rarely short of tasks; it's short of clear priorities. Before you schedule anything, decide which work moves your goals or your team forward, and which work only feels urgent.
- Planning Your Week8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA weekly plan turns priorities into time. Block time for important work first, then fit meetings and routine tasks around it. A good plan is realistic enough to survive an ordinary Tuesday.
- Estimating Effort Realistically8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizMost missed deadlines come from underestimating how long tasks take. Better estimates come from breaking work into steps, checking past experience and building in time for the things you tend to forget.
- Protecting Focus Time8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizDeep work needs uninterrupted time, and busy workplaces rarely offer it by accident. Protect focus with clear boundaries, batched communication and visible signals that you're heads-down.
- Weekly Review and Adjustment8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA plan is a hypothesis, and the weekly review tests it. Spend 20 to 30 minutes each week checking what got done, what didn't and why, then adjust next week's plan based on evidence.
- Careers & next steps5 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizStrong planning and time management are valued across administration, coordination and leadership roles. Here are common roles that build on these skills, typical ways in, and how to check what the work pays.
- Final quiz and certificate10 questions, pass mark 8 of 10. Pass to get your Reesby Academy certificate with a verification link.