Time thieves: identifying and eliminating them

Training Theme

This 15-minute training helps to identify and eliminate the "time thieves" who are detrimental to our professional efficiency. It addresses the different types of distractions, both internal (procrastination, perfectionism, lack of motivation) and external (interruptions, meetings, conflicts), and offers concrete solutions to manage them. A particular focus is placed on the link between motivation and time management, with the 80/20 rule as a guideline: to be happy at work, 80% of tasks must be motivating. The training alternates theoretical content, practical exercises and advice on how to take back control of your time.

Training Objectives

In this online course, you will discover how essential it is to:

• Enhance your personal organization so you no longer waste time.
• Respond when you feel you have lost motivation for your work rather than “dragging your feet.”
• Say no and address your own priorities rather than those of others.
• Let go of perfectionism and increase your speed in action and decision-making.
• Rediscover the drive and enthusiasm for the tasks you undertake.
• Manage interruptions, conflicts, and meetings effectively.
• Take advantage of downtime to boost your productivity.

Target Audience 

Anyone wishing to (re)gain control of their time.

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

SHAKING UP

• Moment of honesty: Reflection on postponed actions.
• “What if it suits us not to have time?”

LEARN

• Expert video: The time thieves: lap of the ring (3'24).
• Introducing the internal and external time thieves who impact our schedule.
• Time Thieves Quiz and TRUE/FALSE.

ANCHOR

• “I have lost motivation”: analysis and solutions.
• How to sound the alarm? The 80/20 rule.
• The Time Thieves: Overview.
• Use concrete examples to define your own commitment to change.

Additional resources

• Downloadable documents: Coaching memo sheet (PDF).