Managing Multiple Tasks, Priorities and Deadlines
Administrative roles rarely allow the luxury of doing one thing at a time. This workshop gives participants practical systems to juggle competing demands, meet deadlines, and stay organised under pressure.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Capturing and organising every incoming task in one system
- 02Prioritising sensibly when everything appears to be urgent
- 03Planning realistically backward from firm deadlines
- 04Managing interruptions without losing the thread of work
- 05Coordinating overlapping tasks across several people
- 06Staying organised and calm during peak busy periods
- 07Negotiating deadlines and expectations when overloaded
What you will gain
- Capture and organise all incoming tasks
- Prioritise when everything seems urgent
- Plan realistically around deadlines
- Manage interruptions without losing focus
- Coordinate tasks across several people
- Stay organised during busy periods
Who should attend
- Administrative and support staff
- Personal assistants and coordinators
- Office managers
- Anyone juggling competing demands
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 27 to 28 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 13 to 14 Jul 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Administration & Office Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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