Time Management: Planifying Leader Activity

The Time Line Activity

Supplies:

Assemble several sets of pictures or words that can be used as ways to visualize the time sequence needed to accomplish something. You will need as many pictures as group members, or they can work in pairs if a large group.

Example: Sequence what goes into having an enjoyable meal. Pictures of a family eating, someone preparing the food, a shopping cart, etc. Words such as doing dishes, setting the table, washing hands, conversation, laughter, etc.

Instructions:

We are going to line up in order of what needs to be done in sequence (first to last).
Pass out one picture or word to each person.
Give a location in the room as the beginning spot and the ending spot.

Ask the group to move where they see the picture or word fitting to accomplish the task. When all have selected a place, have the group check to see if the group agrees, make suggested shifts. Continue discussion around how to plan next steps to act on important items in a work plan. Copy the following to the group

Getting It Done

Results I want to accomplish today:

1. 4.

2. 5.

3. 6.

Now put a number beside each item to give you a suggested time line (first to last) for completion.

Is there something on the list that does not need to be accomplished? Cross it out.

Can you think of a big task that can be broken down into smaller parts? Make a time line for completion.

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