Event Description

Participants have nine hours before tonight’s birthday party, and as they begin the workday, they must review and prioritize their task list to maximize productivity. How much can they get done? As they set off on their day by clicking through each task on the list, they will encounter interruptions and distractions from colleagues. Players must manage these interruptions while staying on track. Their responses will affect the day’s priorities as well as the number of hours they consumed throughout the day.

Designed For

Accounting and financial service professionals needing to develop or improve time management skills

Objectives

Recognize how you use your time most effectively  Understand your priorities when budgeting time  Manage external events that consume time  Be familiar with strategies for resolving time management problems 

Major Subjects

Managing interruptions   The role of to-do lists  Creating an effective time management plan  Staying on track of your time management plan  Blocking out time

Prerequisites

None

Instructions

None