3 Being an effective colleague

Objectives

• Understand how individuals fit into the team.
• Consider how to manage time better and combat stress.

Time

Three 1.5 hour sessions

Tutor’s guidance

Session 1: The real person and team effectiveness

Session 2: Time management

Session 3: Managing stress

Resources

Handout 1: Self-recognition chart

Handout 2: Self-evaluation action plan

Handout 3: Criteria for good decision-making meetings

Presentation 1: Criteria for good decision-making meetings

Presentation 2: Decision-making

Presentation 3: Basic time management techniques

Handout 4: Obstacles to effective time management

Presentation 4: Planning your time

Handout 5: Weekly priorities

Handout 6: Criteria for effective time management

Presentation 5: Symptoms of stress

Handout 7: Stress identification chart

Handout 8: Personal stress symptoms

Handout 9: Managing stress

Handout 10: Ways to combat stress