Introduction to Time Management
Trainer: Elizabeth Oxborrow-Cowan
Training will be delivered over two consecutive days:
Online - Tuesday 16th March and Wednesday 17th March 2027 - 9.30am to 12.30pm
Please purchase only one ticket which covers both days.
Do you ever feel there are not enough hours in the day? This practical course will help you understand what is getting in the way of effective time management and give you the tools and strategies to take back control. Explore how to identify time thieves, improve planning, organise your information and working environment, manage competing demands, and develop habits that help you make the most of your time. You will leave with a clearer understanding of your current approach and practical techniques you can apply immediately in the workplace.
Whether you are new to time management or looking to refine your approach, this course will help you develop practical skills to manage your time more effectively. It is suitable for all staff, volunteers and those working in community settings across the recordkeeping, libraries, museums and the wider heritage sector. The course will focus on:
What is time management and how do I benefit?
What’s holding you back from being a better time manager
The Time Management Toolbox
Manage yourself
Key learning outcomes
Understanding the nature of time management and why it matters
Understanding your own use of time currently and your current time management skills
Identifying what undermines your current time management
Learning tools and strategies to improve your time management
Previous delegates say:
“This course was really excellent, and I would highly recommend it to everyone. I also really liked the very useful tips on managing upwards and dealing with the public.”
“Having time out to actually consider what my time management problems are and advice to improve them. The non-judgemental atmosphere was also very helpful”
“The trainer was excellent. Lots of things to consider, kept my attention throughout and gave everyone plenty of opportunity to contribute”
The practical tips for day-to-day time management were most beneficial, particularly the tables for planning out your day/week/longer time periods.”
The learning outcomes map to the following areas of ARA’s Archivist, Archive Conservator and Records Manager competency frameworks;
A10/AC7/RM10 Developing self and others
A3/AC4/RM3 Managing resources/resource management
A4/AC8/RM4 Working with people
A8/RM8 Performance and impact
About our trainer: Elizabeth Oxborrow-Cowan MSc FARA is a highly experienced senior professional archivist and qualified management consultant with extensive experience across all elements of the UK archive sector. Elizabeth brings her experience of working with numerous projects large and small as a consultant and in supporting her consultancy clients. Elizabeth is a Fellow of the ARA
Booking and delegate fee: £70 ARA members. £130 Corporate Members £180 non-members
Please book your place via Eventbrite before Friday 12th March 2027. Joining instructions will be emailed 24 hours before the event. Please check you have received these in advance of the start time so you’re ready to join on the day.