Course 3: Time and Self Management

Keywords: Time-Management, Self-Management, Goalsetting, Procrastination, Productivity, Prioritizing

Introduction to course topics

As a doctoral candidate, you see yourself confronted with high expectations from both yourself and your supervisor. To achieve a fine balance between these demands without endangering your health or your private life, self-organization and a good time management are crucial.During this training, you will learn approaches and methods to help you succeed in this challenging task. The training consists of a balanced combination of theoretical input, practical exercises and first-hand experience relayed by the trainer.

Course aims:

• Develop appropriate objectives and to divide complex tasks into manageable units;
• Set priorities and focus on key tasks;
• Understand why we procrastinate and what to do about it;
• Identify ‘time sinks’ and organize your work-flow in a productive way

Technical requirements: none.

Teaching methods: theoretical input, discussion and exchange of experiences, excercises

Participation requirements: none.

Literature: none.

Other information, notes: none.