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Maximising Personal Productivity and Time Management

Busy is not the same as productive. This programme gives delegates practical methods to prioritise, plan and protect their time so they achieve more of what matters. It tackles the real habits and distractions that erode a working day.

What you will be able to do

  • Distinguish between activity and real productivity.
  • Prioritise work using simple decision tools.
  • Plan days and weeks around what matters most.
  • Manage interruptions and digital distractions.
  • Delegate and say no with confidence.
  • Build habits that keep productivity high.

Course outline

  1. 01Busy versus productive
  2. 02Setting clear priorities
  3. 03Planning days and weeks
  4. 04Managing interruptions
  5. 05Taming email and digital distraction
  6. 06Delegation and boundaries
  7. 07Overcoming procrastination
  8. 08Building lasting productive habits

Who should attend

Professionals, administrators and managers at any level who want to work more effectively.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 25 Aug 2026Online2US$900
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Kigali2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000
19 to 20 Oct 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
2 to 3 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Lagos2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Harare2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000
21 to 22 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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