Everyone, especially small business owners, can benefit from keeping an accurate diary that records all of their meetings, deadlines, travel plans and appointments. However, poor diary management can result in missed appointments, inefficiency, low work quality, stress, a poor reputation, difficulty in coordination and communication, social problems, potential financial loss and legal issues. Diary and office managers are expected to create records and document events neatly and simply. Do you want to learn how to effectively manage your diary like a pro and stay on top of your schedule? In this time management course, we teach you how to organise a dairy properly, take and organise notes, schedule meetings, optimise your time and keep track of tasks. We then show you how to use some note-taking programs, diary management tools and more. We start by discussing what diary management entails and identifying the diary management responsibilities of a personal assistant or office manager.

The course compares the two types of diary management and emphasises the importance of both to organisational efficiency. We highlight the kind of activities that can and should be diarised. We provide some effective diary practices and tactics such as setting reminders, responding to appointments and more. Taking meeting notes is an important aspect of diary management and involves recording important information discussed during a meeting. We explain how to properly take notes and minutes and go through four note-taking methods. The course establishes the importance of scheduling and provides organisational techniques to help you stay on schedule and on time. Keeping track of ongoing tasks involves monitoring and maintaining a list of activities that need to be completed, along with their deadlines and priorities. We go through various techniques designed to do this effectively so that you make the most of the day and boost productivity.

This time management course teaches you how to use a planner effectively to get the most out of it. In addition to useful organisational software, we also explore some dairy management tricks and tips used to optimise schedules. A properly maintained diary will serve as a reliable resource for keeping records, scheduling new appointments and determining your availability. Time is our most essential commodity and must be managed properly. This course is designed for everyone but most suits small business owners and personal assistants that frequently have to juggle a seemingly insurmountable number of responsibilities. Sign up to learn how to manage your time effectively, bring order to chaos and squeeze the most out of each day.