Personal Productivity

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Course Description

Many people wish for more hours in a day, but the key lies in maximizing the time you already have. This workshop will teach you how to get organized, uncover hidden opportunities, and enhance your efficiency. You will learn to establish routines, set clear goals, create a productive environment, and leverage proven planning and organizational tools to boost your personal productivity.

Personal productivity is a goal shared by many, and this workshop will help you take meaningful steps toward achieving it. By taking ownership of your time and actions, you will gain the skills and mindset needed to lead a more focused and fulfilling life.

9+

Hours

56

Lectures

$40

Price

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learning Objectives

  • Set and evaluate SMART goals
  • Use routines to maximize their productivity
  • Use scheduling tools to make the most of their time
  • Stay on top of their to-do list
  • Start new tasks and projects on the right foot
  • Use basic project management techniques
  • Organize their physical and virtual workspaces for maximum efficiency
  • Take back time from e-mail and handheld devices
  • Beat procrastination

Course Outline

Module One: Setting SMART Goals

  • The Three P's
  • The SMART Way
  • Prioritizing Your Goals
  • Evaluating and Adapting

Module Two: The Power of Routines

  • What is a Routine?
  • Personal Routines
  • Professional Routines
  • Six Easy Ways to Simplify Your Life

Module Three: Scheduling Yourself

  • The Simple Secret of Successful Time Management
  • Developing a Tracking System
  • Scheduling Appointments
  • Scheduling Tasks

Module Four: Keeping Yourself on Top of Tasks

  • The One-Minute Rule
  • The Five-Minute Rule
  • What To Do When You Feel Like You're Sinking

Module Five: Tackling New Tasks and Projects

  • The Sliding Scale
  • A Checklist for Getting Started
  • Evaluating and Adapting

Module Six: Using Project Management Techniques

  • The Triple Constraint
  • Creating the Schedule
  • Using a RACI Chart

Module Seven: Creating a Workspace

  • Setting Up the Physical Layout
  • Ergonomics 101
  • Using Your Computer Efficiently

Module Eight: Organizing Files and Folders

  • Organizing Paper Files
  • Organizing Electronic Files
  • Scheduling Archive and Clean-Up

Module Nine: Managing E-Mail

  • Using E-mail Time Wisely
  • Taking Action!
  • Making the Most of Your E-mail Program
  • Taking Time Back from Handheld Devices

Module Ten: Tackling Procrastination

  • Why We Procrastinate
  • Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
  • Eat That Frog!

Assessment