Workshop Objectives

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. At the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Plan and prioritize each day’s activities in a more efficient, productive manner

  • Overcome procrastination quickly and easily

  • Handle crises effectively and quickly

  • Organize your workspace and workflow to make better use of time

  • Delegate more efficiently

  • Use rituals to make your life run smoother

  • Plan meetings more appropriately and effectively

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module One: Getting Started

    • Getting Started
    • Workshop Objectives
  • 2

    Module Two: Setting SMART Goals

    • Setting SMART Goals
    • The Three P’s
    • The SMART Way
    • Prioritizing Your Goals
    • Visualization
    • Case Study
    • Module Two: Review Questions
  • 3

    Module Three: Prioritizing Your Time

    • Prioritizing Your Time
    • The 80/20 Rule
    • The Urgent/Important Matrix
    • Being Assertive
    • Case Study
    • Module Three: Review Questions
  • 4

    Module Four: Planning Wisely

    • Planning Wisely
    • Creating Your Productivity Journal
    • Maximizing the Power of Your Productivity Journal
    • The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
    • Chunk, Block, and Tackle
    • Ready, Fire, Aim!
    • Case Study
    • Module Four: Review Questions
  • 5

    Module Five: Tackling Procrastination

    • Tackling Procrastination
    • Why We Procrastinate
    • Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
    • Eat That Frog!
    • Case Study
    • Module Five: Review Questions
  • 6

    Module Six: Crisis Management

    • Crisis Management
    • When the Storm Hits
    • Creating a Plan
    • Executing the Plan
    • Lessons Learned
    • Case Study
    • Module Six: Review Questions
  • 7

    Module Seven: Organizing Your Work Space

    • Organizing Your Workspace
    • De-Clutter
    • Managing Workflow
    • Dealing with E-mail
    • Using Calendars
    • Case Study
    • Module Seven: Review Questions
  • 8

    Module Eight: Delegating Made Easy

    • Delegating Made Easy
    • When to Delegate
    • To Whom Should You Delegate?
    • How Should You Delegate?
    • Keeping Control
    • The Importance of Full Acceptance
    • Case Study
    • Module Eight: Review Questions
  • 9

    Module Nine: Setting a Ritual

    • Setting a Ritual
    • What is a Ritual?
    • Ritualizing Sleep, Meals, and Exercise
    • Example Rituals
    • Using Rituals to Maximize Time
    • Case Study
    • Module Nine: Review Questions
  • 10

    Module Ten: Meeting Management

    • Meeting Management
    • Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary
    • Using the PAT Approach
    • Building the Agenda
    • Keeping Things on Track
    • Making Sure the Meeting Was Worthwhile
    • Case Study
    • Module Ten: Review Questions
  • 11

    Module Eleven: Alternatives to Meetings

    • Alternatives to Meetings
    • Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
    • Teleconferencing
    • E-Mail Lists and Online Groups
    • Collaboration Applications
    • Case Study
    • Module Eleven: Review Questions
  • 12

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    • Wrapping Up
    • Words from the Wise

Investment

Investing in yourself is one of the best return on investments you can have.