Course Details
Course Outline
1 - Getting Started
Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives
2 - Setting SMART Goals
The Three P'sThe SMART WayPrioritizing Your GoalsVisualization
3 - Prioritizing Your Time
The 80/20 RuleThe Urgent/Important MatrixBeing Assertive
4 - Planning Wisely
Creating Your Productivity JournalMaximizing the Power of Your Productivity JournalThe Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and WaterChunk, Block, and TackleReady, Fire, Aim!
5 - Tackling Procrastination
Why We ProcrastinateNine Ways to Overcome ProcrastinationEat That Frog!
6 - Crisis Management
When the Storm HitsCreating a PlanExecuting the PlanLessons Learned
7 - Organizing Your Workspace
De-ClutterManaging WorkflowDealing with E-mailUsing Calendars
8 - Delegating Made Easy
When to DelegateTo Whom Should You Delegate?How Should You Delegate?Keeping ControlThe Importance of Full Acceptance
9 - Setting a Ritual
What is a Ritual?Ritualizing Sleep, Meals, and ExerciseExample RitualsUsing Rituals to Maximize Time
10 - Meeting Management
Deciding if a Meeting is NecessaryUsing the PAT ApproachBuilding the AgendaKeeping Things in TrackMaking Sure the Meeting Was Worthwhile
11 - Alternatives to Meetings
Instant Messaging and Chat RoomsTeleconferencingE-mail Lists and Online GroupsCollaboration Applications
12 - Wrapping Up
Words from the WiseReview of Parking LotLessons LearnedCompletion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.
Who is it For?
Target Audience
Professionals in a variety of fields who are seeking improved time-management skills so that they can perform more effectively.