WORKSHOP AGENDA
Program time: 3 hours
Session 1: Identifying Your Challenges and Gaining Control of Your Workday
Take an eye-opening test to see just how out of control your workday really is.
Discover the major productivity killers and time-wasters — and how to deal with them.
Discuss the 10 “Golden Rules” of time management.
Learn the 6-step ACTION plan for turning priorities into attainable, measurable goals.
Follow the principles for effectively managing competing priorities without sacrificing quality.
Understand what you should delegate and what you should do yourself.
Session 2: Organizing and Planning — So You Can Get Down to Business
Describe how to use the “divide and conquer” strategy of organization.
Stem the tide of messages, paperwork, email and electronic documents.
Decide if multitasking is a reality — or an unattainable myth.
Learn the questions to ask...and tools to use...when sorting priorities and setting deadlines.
Practice the quick and easy rule for determining how much time to allow for planning.
Understand and get the most out of every project’s life cycle.
Learn why prioritizing your project’s Triple Constraints is critical to success.
See examples of proven project management tools the pros use.
Session 3: Managing Yourself, Your Surroundings and Your Stress for Greater Results
Understand why excellence and perfection aren’t synonymous.
Follow the rule “Seek first to understand” to achieve better results.
Manage interruptions and distractions that may slow you down.
Learn the secret of how and when to say No.
Lower your anxiety with a sure-fire remedy for “hurry sickness.”
Know what triggers push your stress buttons.
Take the test: How vulnerable are you to the negative effects of stress?
Practice the 12-step plan for controlling stress and avoiding burnout.