Rethinking time management
Rethinking time management
19 November 2026, 9h00 - 16h00
General context
Feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks, distractions, and constant change? Traditional time management tools no longer suffice in today’s world of information overload. The real challenge is not managing time but managing attention.
This practical training helps you shift from reactive firefighting to focused, effective work. You’ll learn how to create space for quality thinking, reduce stress, and build sustainable systems to stay organized and in control.
After this training, you will:
- Assess your productivity habits and identify what supports or hinders focus.
- Apply strategies to reduce distraction, stress, and information overload.
- Build a practical “Second Brain” system to manage tasks, projects, and ideas effectively.
- Create time and mental space for high-quality, focused work.
- Adopt tools and habits that promote clarity, control, and sustainable productivity.
This one-day interactive workshop combines short theory bursts with practical exercises. You will:
- Apply key principles from How to Be a Productivity Ninja® to your own work.
- Build your personalized “Second Brain” system for organizing tasks and ideas.
- Practice strategies to improve focus, reduce stress, and boost sustainable productivity.
This training is designed for everyone who feels overloaded by information and tasks, and who wants to regain control, clarity, and energy in their work. Whether you’re managing research projects, leading a team, or navigating a busy role, this training will help you transform overwhelm into confident, sustainable productivity.
Trainers
Ekki Lemmink
As Trainer & Advisor at Think Productive, Ekki – an experienced Communication Scientist, former Professional Athlete and TEDx speaker - inspires people and organisations to make space for what really matters. As a trainer she could be described as full of energy, passion and enthusiasm.
Program
THE 9 CHARACTERISTICS OF A PRODUCTIVITY NINJA™
- Calm and zen-like.
- Ruthless.
- Skilled with the right weapons.
- Invisible and masters camouflage.
- Unconventional.
- Agile.
- Self-aware.
- Prepared.
- Human, not superhero.
THE CORD PRODUCTIVITY MODEL
- What does the model mean: Capture & Collect – Organize – Review – Do?
- From time management to workflow management.
- How does the model help you structure your workflow effectively?
- Empty your head …
HANDS-ON NINJA PRACTICE
- How to stop the internet and email from taking over your day.
- How to beat procrastination.
- How to replace demotivating lists with a productive, personal system.
- How to build and use your “Second Brain.”
- How to manage distractions and interruptions.
- How to get into focused, “in-the-zone” work.
- How to stop firefighting and confusion, and work with clarity and direction.
APPLYING THE NINJA MINDSET TO YOUR WORK
- How to manage your energy, focus, and motivation in a sustainable way.
- Which smart tools, software, and apps to use.
- How to keep everything on track.
WRAP-UP, Q&A AND EVALUATION
Practical info
19 November 2026
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II
Technologiepark 75
9052 Zwijnaarde
Belgium
19 November 2026
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II
From Ghent Sint-Pieters station, you can take a bus to Technologiepark. Please check Routeplanner De Lijn for schedules.
19 November 2026
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II
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Cycling route planner
Shared bicycles:
Several providers are active in the area.
Take a look at their platforms:
- Indigo Weel Pro app
- Bluebike
- DOTT
- BOLT eBikes
- Donkey Republic
There are also some public bicycle pumps at the park.
19 November 2026
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II
There is only one entrance to Technologiepark. At the entrance, please take a ticket - Parking is only allowed in regular parking spots (for instance in front of the building) and in the parking tower. Parking alongside the roads or in other places where there is no regular parking is prohibited.