Help Your Team Become More Focused, Productive & Happier At Work

Make Time is a new approach to time management that teaches organizations and teams how to:

Build a culture of focus and engagement

Reduce burnout caused by constant multitasking

Improve well-being by reinforcing healthy habits

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For 20+ Years, We’ve Helped 300+ Organizations Make Time For The Work That Matters

Do Your Employee Surveys Look Like This?

“I don’t know what to prioritize”

“I’m overwhelmed by my workload & never-ending to-do lists.”

“I’m struggling with time management”

“Meetings just get put on my calendar. I don’t feel in control of my schedule.”

“I can’t focus. I’m constantly interrupted”

“Endless emails, meetings & messages distract me from getting work done”

“I’m exhausted, stressed & burned out”

“I feel like I’m ‘always on’ and don’t have a healthy work/life balance.”

“I don’t feel like I’m doing meaningful work”

“It’s not fulfilling or interesting. I’m not excited about coming into work.”

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It’s Time To Reset The Defaults At Work

Just like our phones come with “default” settings, there are defaults in our workplaces and culture that make being busy and distracted the norm.

By default we say “yes” even if we don’t have the time or bandwidth

By default we check our inboxes constantly (including nights and weekends) and feel the pressure to respond immediately

By default we react to other people’s priorities instead of making progress on what’s important to us

These standard “settings” are everywhere so most of us just accept them without even thinking about it. But what if you could override these defaults and create your own? That’s where Make Time comes in.

Make Time Helps Employees Feel More Engaged, Productive & Satisfied With Their Work

After publishing two books (Sprint & Make Time), running hundreds of experiments, and working with 300+ organizations, we’ve developed a simple, 4-part framework that helps employees:

Focus on their most important daily tasks

By giving them control over their time and how they prioritize their work.

Reduce distractions & increase attention

By creating boundaries between themselves, technology & other distractions.

Create a healthier work/life balance

Allowing them to fully unplug, recharge, and return to work with energy & focus.

Experience more engagement & fulfillment

Resulting in more job satisfaction and less frustration & turnover.

Boost mental & physical energy

Leading to more focus & productivity and less stress & burnout.

Feel less pressure, guilt & anxiety

By bringing awareness & empathy to the global challenges of time management.

“I’ve run the Make Time program every single quarter because people keep coming back for it”

“We run our Dev Week program four times a year and we normally only do one class each quarter, and each class is different. But I’ve run the Make Time program every single quarter because people keep coming back for it.

And it has one of the highest percentage rates of our CSAT as far as learner satisfaction.

I’ve been running the program for about two and a half years and the Make Time series is the only class out of the many we offer that I’ve run consistently. So that should tell you something.”

Nicole Kayla

Learning & Development Program Manager,

Google

How Make Time Fits Into Your Employee Programming

Well-being events

Help employees reduce stress, overwhelm & burnout while helping them focus on meaningful work that leaves them feeling fulfilled.

Manager trainings

Give new or existing managers practical strategies they (and their teams) can use to prioritize tasks, limit distractions, and stay energized.

Employee promotions

Help employees prioritize new responsibilities and manage increasing workload as they grow and develop in your organization.

Off-sites & team retreats

Shift your company’s culture around time management by introducing smarter, healthier, and effecive ways of getting important work done.

Educational events

Upskill your workforce with a proven framework and tested tactics to improve their approach to time management, focus, and attention management.

Onboarding new employees

Set new employees up for success by giving them strategies for determining (and staying focused on) their most important work.

“The Make Time team delivered the highest-quality workshops for our office community and international team”

“The Make Time team was fully engaged from the planning phase, through delivery, till developing the feedback summary – from the organizer’s perspective Connor’s working style is highly effective, and just pure joy to work with.

Each time the Make Time team was eager to adjust the format of workshops to best suit the audience’s needs. Their energy kept the attendees engaged and present (which can be extra hard in virtual formats), and left them with actionable tips, easy to translate into practice. I’m looking forward to working with Make Time again!”

Dominika Nakielska

Administrative Business Partner,

Google Warsaw

Make Time is Consistently Rated 9/10 Stars in Employee Feedback Surveys. Here’s why:

Not just about productivity

Rather than optimizing every minute of your life, you’ll learn how to make time for the things you actually care about.

Practical & easy to follow

No abstract theory or complicated systems. Just 87+ simple, bite-sized tactics you can start using today.

Made for imperfect humans

Make Time is designed for “human” you, not “superhuman” you. There’s no “perfect” way to use it and if you fall off, there’s no judgment or guilt.

Customize to fit your needs

It’s not a one-size-fits-all formula, but a customizable menu of bite-size tips & strategies that can be tailored to your habits & lifestyles.

Fun & enjoyable

Make Time is filled with personal stories, opinion battles, confessions of bad habits & silly sketches that keeps things light & relatable.

Applicable to life and work

Body & brain. Work & personal life. Make Time helps you feel focused and energized at work, on the weekends, and in between.

Practical Strategies, Tangible Results (Just Ask Our Participants!) 👇

“I have concrete tools now to stay more focused than before the course. It also made me re-think, re-prioritize my life overall – it’s a longer battle, but I don’t think I would have thought of that without the course. It was also kind of comforting to see we all have similar struggles and that I’m not the only one – it made me think more compassionately towards myself.”

Liana

Google

“The course was very eye opening from the perspective that I did not realize how much I do NOT make time for myself during the day and how I let the schedule control me. Simply by putting blocks on my cal, I felt better about the day.”

Elara

L’Oreal, Kiehl’s

“I became much more aware of how I spend my time, and nailed down what specific obstacles were getting in my way. I really appreciated the many tactical approaches we could take to better structuring our days and capitalizing on our energy. I also appreciated the emphasis on the little things you can do – standing up and stretching for 30 seconds, taking 5 minutes to step away from your tech and breathe, etc. Little things turn into big things!”

Emily

Squarespace

“Small, deliberate steps can go a long way towards reaching your end goal. The idea of scheduling your highlight directly into your calendar (as opposed to just listing it on an already lengthy to-do list) sounds so simple, yet I had never tried that. It was so helpful.”

Tyler

Google

“I really appreciated the accountability element of this. Simple groups where you just submit an emoji with your win for the day was very helpful. The course was also nicely structured. I liked how it was forward-looking, giving us the tools to ensure we’re set up for success.”

Paul

Youtube

“Easily one of the best personal development sessions I’ve done at Google. Time was absolutely well-spent and I’m looking forward to shifting my approach to time management based on the tactics shared. Also looking forward to the ‘201’ session next week.”

Tessa

Klarna

Why You’ll Love Partnering With Make Time

Interactive, hands-on sessions

With exercises that help your team discover how they’re spending their time, if it aligns with their priorities & actionable strategies to get them back on track.

Flexible & easy to work with

Rest easy knowing we’re comfortable navigating corporate requirements; you can always rely on us to be collaborative & responsive from start to finish.

Tailored to your team’s goals & challenges

Whether you want to focus the training on a particular challenge, tailor the material to a specific audience, or something in between, we can do it all.

Healthier culture around time management

Make Time can help you build a culture of focus & engagement, reduce burnout, and improve well-being by reinforcing healthy working habits.

How to Bring Make Time to Your Team

What’s Included

2x 45-min prep calls to align on your needs & objectives
60-minute presentation with a Make Time Certified Trainer
Presentation featuring an overview of the 4-part framework:
- Highlight: Start each day by choosing a priority
- Laser: Beat distraction to make time
- Energize: Use the body to recharge the brain
- Reflect: Adjust and improve your system
10 additional tactics customized to fit your team’s unique challenges
Interactive exercises to keep things fun & engaging (always a favorite among participants!)
Post-session survey to evaluate how the training impacted your team

Benefits

Practical strategies your team can start using today – Your team will learn 10+ simple & useful tactics they can begin testing immediately.
Customized to your needs – Training & tactics will be tailored to the needs of your team/organization (we’ll work with you to determine this!).
More empathy around time management – By bringing awareness to the challenges that everyone – from executives to employees – are facing.
Show employees you care – By introducing actionable tools that will help them alleviate stress, overwhelm, and burn out.
Inspirational & thought provoking – Help your team think about time management in a new way that makes them feel motivated and in control.
Curated recap & follow-up materials — Participants will receive a detailed, written recap of all big ideas, tactics, and exercises covered in the session to help reinforce key concepts and learnings.
Fresh, outside perspective – From experts who’ve helped hundreds of organizations shift their mindsets around productivity & time management.

Option 1

Make Time Keynote

A fun and fast-paced introduction to Make Time that includes interactive exercises and practical tactics your team can start using right away.

1 session (75 min)

Perfect for large groups (up to 1,000 participants)

Best for quick wins & immediate results

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What’s Included

2x 45-min prep calls to align on your needs & objectives
4 sessions (75-90 min/session) with a Make Time Certified Trainer
- Session 1: Your Time & The Highlight
  - In this session, we’ll introduce the key ideas behind Make Time, explain the 4-step framework, and talk about the importance of “defaults” when it comes to creating habits.
  - Tactics & Exercises: Participants will complete “Stack Rank Your Life” and we’ll explore the Highlight, which is Step 1 of the Make Time framework
- Session 2: Laser Mode & Beating Distraction
  - In this session, participants will be introduced to Step 2 of the Make Time framework, Laser. We’ll explore how to get into “Laser Mode” and why it’s important to create barriers around distraction.
  - Tactics & Exercises: Participants will try out a number of different Laser tactics, including “Block Distraction Kryptonite” and “Schedule Email.”
- Session 3: Building Energy to Maintain Focus
  - In this session, participants will be introduced to Step 3 of the Make Time framework, Energize. We’ll discuss the connection between the body and the brain, and guide participants through “Energy Givers and Zappers.”
  - Tactics & Exercises: Participants will make real changes to their calendars by scheduling an Energize tactic into their daily routine.
- Session 4: Reflect & Team Tactics
  - During the final session, participants will be introduced to Step 4 of the Make Time framework, Reflect.
  - We’ll introduce your curated Make Time Team Tactics and spend time discussing how to integrate them (and the Make Time framework) with your team.
  - We’ll also discuss the importance of “defaults” when it comes to creating habits and why willpower doesn’t work.
  - Tactics & Exercises: Participants will be asked to reflect on the tactics they’ve implemented so far, and make a plan for going forward.

Bonuses

Benefits

Deeper learning – With longer, dedicated sessions that allow us to go deep on each part of the framework and the most impactful tactics.
More time for practice & improvements – Participants will be encouraged to apply the tactics in real time and reflect on what’s working, what’s not, and where improvements can be made.
Built-in Accountability – With live group exercises, offline assignments, and a dedicated trainer who will offer support and guidance along the way.
Greater chance of long-term success – By combining lectures with interactive exercises, assignments, and time to practice, participants can better absorb the material and make lasting changes.
Flexible scheduling – We know your team is busy. We’ll work with you to schedule the sessions when it’s most convenient for everyone.
Customized to your needs – Training & tactics will be tailored to the needs of your team/organization (we’ll work with you to determine this!)
Worksheets & Follow-up materials – Participants will receive worksheets and a written recap of all ideas, tactics & exercises to help reinforce key concepts & learnings.

Option 2

Make Time Workshop Series

A 4-part workshop series covering the Make Time framework in detail. Ideal for learning and embedding new habits/routines within a team or company culture.

4 sessions (spread over days, weeks, or months)

Perfect for smaller groups, between 15-40 people

Best for long-term results & greatest impact

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Looking For Something Else?

No problem! Additional training options are available. Allow us to create a custom solution for you based on your team’s unique needs and challenges.

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Meet the Make Time & Work Team

Over the last 20 years, our team has helped 200+ organizations reset the defaults of business as usual so they can make time for the work that matters.

Since being founded in 2018 by Make Time creators Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky, we’ve grown into a dedicated team of facilitators and coaches with experience across a variety of business contexts.

Connor Swenson

CEO & Head of Make Time at Work

Lead trainer, originally from the U.S and now in Lisbon after years in London, bringing Make Time to global tech (YouTube, Klarna, Squarespace), luxury brands (L’Oréal, Kiehl’s, Maybelline), and more.

The Creators of Make Time

Jake Knapp

John Zeratsky

Claire Dinan

Head of Operations

Half British, Half Malaysian-Chinese operations expert who consulted at PwC for over 10 years and founded her own vegan snack brand.

John Puts

Certified Trainer

Dutch facilitator based in Berlin, partnering with major European tech (Vinted, Bol.com, GetYourGuide) and global brands like Google and L’Oréal.

Ros Croad

Certified Trainer

Creative producer and entrepreneur from New Zealand, now in Brighton. Founded an events company and has helped organizations like the CDC and Kiehl’s make time for what matters.

Katie Stoddart

Certified Trainer

French leadership coach based in Stockholm, helping individuals and teams at global organizations like MindValley build sustainable productivity practices.

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