16NOV
16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
Professional training course
Managing Multiple Tasks, Priorities and Deadlines
Visions and goals are achieved when tasks are understood, priorities are established and deadlines are properly set. This course is designed to help participants develop…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 14Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,850Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Visions and goals are achieved when tasks are understood, priorities are established and deadlines are properly set. This course is designed to help participants develop the right capabilities to manage tasks, evaluate and establish the right priorities, and schedule activities based on clearly established deadlines. The course covers different methods and techniques to encourage task ownership while coordinating with other team members. It also covers how to influence those around us by properly setting expectations and seeing tasks through to successful completion.
Course Methodology
The course uses self-assessments and a wide mix of business cases that promote healthy discussions around the importance of managing multiple tasks, deadlines and priorities. Participants will benefit from role plays covering workplace challenges related to handling tasks, deadlines and priorities. They will learn how to deal with conflicts that may arise as a result. Interactive team exercises are also used with each team presenting their findings and comments.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the link between strategic planning and task accomplishment
- Describe task objectives, constraints and stakeholders
- Set task priorities and deadlines
- Improve task outcomes when working in groups and teams
- Communicate, justify and persuade others when it comes to changes to task assignments
Target Audience
This course targets professionals, from all industries, who want to acquire essential skills to create and develop an effective and efficient workplace environment. It is designed for team leaders, supervisors, managers and section heads who are interested in improving their personal productivity or that of the people they manage or work with, whether on a project or within a department. The course also serves as a solid foundation for those who are keen on assuming a supervisory or managerial role as the next step in their career.
Target Competencies
- Self management
- Goal setting
- Scheduling
- Task management
- Conflict management
- Communication
- Motivation
- Dealing with change
Course outline
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1Day 1: Introduction to tasks in a business environment
- Role of self-management in managing tasks
- Overview of task management
- The task PTTR lifecycle
- Task management principles
- Task management and the business environment
- Organizational perspective on work accomplishment
- Building value mindset in every task
- Impact of company strategy on task management
- Role of organizational structures in getting tasks done
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2Day 2: Importance of planning in task management
- Managerial functions and tasks
- Task management skills
- Dealing with task constraints
- Goals, objectives and tasks
- From SMART objectives to SMART tasks
- Scopes of work and task assignments
- Identifying and managing task stakeholders
- Task related risks
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3Day 3: Setting task priorities and deadlines
- How we deal with tasks - an assessment
- Task management and work
- Planning, scheduling and meeting deadlines
- Task management and the development of priorities
- Managing meetings, e-mails, and interruptions
- ‘To do’ lists and managing priorities
- Time wasters, procrastination and immediate demands
- Tasks and automation
- Task management and stress
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4Day 4: Tasks and shared responsibilities
- Skills needed when assistance is needed
- The four rights of delegation
- Working effectively with others
- Interpersonal skills and task accomplishment
- Personal work styles and task accomplishment
- Flexibility and versatility
- Improving task productivity
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5Day 5: Changing tasks effectively
- Improving task learning and understanding
- Communicating changes to task assignments
- Employee reactions to changes in task assignments
- The importance of engagement and ownership
- Overcoming natural resistance to changing tasks
- Managing changes to tasks effectively
- Personal plans and self-management
Schedule
Dates and fees
14 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
November 2026
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
December 2026
7DEC
7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
January 2027
11JAN
11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
February 2027
8FEB
8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
March 2027
8MAR
8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
April 2027
12APR
12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
May 2027
10MAY
10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
June 2027
14JUN
14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
July 2027
12JUL
12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
August 2027
9AUG
9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
September 2027
13SEP
13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
October 2027
11OCT
11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
November 2027
8NOV
8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
December 2027
13DEC
13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Managing Multiple Tasks, Priorities and Deadlines course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Managing Multiple Tasks, Priorities and Deadlines course?
The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, Barcelona, London, Istanbul, Cape Town, Paris, Vienna.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,850 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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