Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects and Deadlines
with Elise Woodworth/Dianne Young
Free
Format: In-Person | Level: Foundational to Intermediate | Duration: Half-day
Course Description:
Today’s fast-paced work environment demands the ability to juggle competing tasks, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines—without sacrificing quality or burning out. Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects, and Deadlines equips professionals with proven techniques to organize their workload, optimize time, and stay focused under pressure.
Through interactive exercises and practical tools, participants will learn how to prioritize effectively, manage interruptions, align tasks with goals, and communicate expectations clearly. Whether managing one project or many, this course provides a system for staying productive and in control—no matter how busy the day gets.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Assess and categorize priorities using practical prioritization frameworks.
- Plan and schedule tasks using project management and time-blocking tools.
- Organize multiple responsibilities to improve focus and reduce overwhelm.
- Identify barriers to productivity and implement strategies to overcome them.
- Adapt to shifting priorities with flexibility and professionalism.
- Communicate timelines and workload boundaries effectively with others.
- Track progress and stay accountable to goals and deadlines.
- Apply time and task management techniques to real-world work scenarios.
DATE & TIME:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
9:00 AM – Noon – Trainer: Elise Woodworth
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
9:00 AM – Noon – Trainer: Dianne Young
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
(215) 765-9040
642 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
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