Organizational
Series: Time Management
| Duration: | Full Day Course |
| Objective: | Learn how to manage your time efficiently to maximize your potential. Utilize proven Time Management techniques to increase professional and personal productivity. |
| Audience: | Any individual having occasion to communicate with a customer. |
Topic 1: What is Time Management?
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Understanding Time Management. |
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How does "not managing" my time affect me? |
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Why is managing my time efficiently important? |
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When to let go of the reins and when to hold tight |
Topic 2: Call the Time Cop
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Identify what (or who) is robbing you of your time. |
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Co-workers - how to proactively handle interruptions |
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Productivity doesn't mean going faster |
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Don't play the blame game - Be responsible for yourself |
Topic 3: Controlling Procrastination
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What is Procrastination? |
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Why do I Procrastinate? |
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Know the difference between "I don't have time" and "I don't want to do it" |
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Develop strategies to overcome your ineffective habits |
Topic 4: Planning and Prioritizing
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What is Planning? |
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Why should I plan? |
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Setting and Reviewing daily tasks |
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Prioritizing all tasks with a High, Medium, and Low importance rating |
Topic 5: Escape from the Paper Trail
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Organize your file drawers - Eliminate the "To Be Filed" box |
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How to avoid being stuck in the Sticky Notes |
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Learn how to delegate |
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Parting is such sweet sorrow - Throw out the dead weight! |
Topic 6: Time Management Toys - are they right for you
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Electronic Organizers i.e.. Palm Pilots |
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Day Planners |
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Notebooks |
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Online Calendering software |