Apply efficient time management to the work of
a department/division/section
US ID: 15234
NQF Level: 5
Credits:4
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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS
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Activities
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1 Explain why time management is considered a critical skill for 5
workplace success.
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2 How does poor time management affect a team's overall performance? 3
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3 Describe how the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) applies to daily work 6
tasks.
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4 What are the consequences of reactive (instead of proactive) time 4
management?
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5 Why is it important to align personal and organizational goals when 3
managing your time?
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6 a. Why is multitasking often a hidden form of time-wasting? 5
b. Explain how “busy work” differs from “productive work” in
time management.
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7 What are SMART goals and why are they essential for effective time 6
management?
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8 Differentiate between "urgent" and "important" tasks with examples. 4
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9 a. Outline the key steps you would take to plan your 5
workweek effectively.
b. How can the use of planning tools (like planners or digital
calendars) enhance efficiency?
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10 Give an example of how backward planning can help complete a project 5
on time.
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11 Why is delegation a critical skill for effective time management at 4
a leadership level?
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12 Explain how empowering team members can improve time 6
management and overall productivity.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS
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1 Provide an example of a task that should be delegated versus one that 5
should not.
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2 What strategies would you use to minimize interruptions during deep 3
work sessions?
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3 a. How can the Pomodoro Technique assist with minimizing 2
distractions?
b. What role does workspace organization play in reducing
distractions?
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4 What are KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for time management, and 4
why are they useful?
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5 Describe a process for reviewing and adjusting your time management 5
plan weekly.
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6 a. Identify a habit you currently have that wastes time. How could 4
you change it?
b. How do personal stress levels influence your ability to manage
time effectively?
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7 How can developing better self-management skills improve your team’s 5
overall time efficiency?
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8 Suggest three techniques to handle back-to-back meetings without 6
losing productivity.
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9 Explain how emotional intelligence (EQ) can support better time 5
management under pressure
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10 Suggest a daily routine that uses batching or grouping similar tasks for 4
improved time efficiency
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11 Imagine you are mentoring a junior employee struggling with time 7
management. What three pieces of advice would you give them based
on the course principles?
