Catalog of learning opportunities - SkillPath | Seminars

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP$149 per person$139 each for 4 or more“Excellent presentation. I’ve added toolsto my toolbox in order to perform betterin my job. Take charge of your day!”— Pamela BeckCampbell County Public WorksManaging Multiple Projects,Objectives and DeadlinesLearn how to get and keep control of concurrent projects,competing priorities and critical deadlinesIs this your situation? You’re constantly faced with too many deadlines and too manyprojects, all of which have top priority. Then, just when you think things are goingsmoothly, a crisis erupts, priorities change and the scramble is on. In the midst of thishectic activity, your daily work must go on. You have to return phone calls, handle mail,attend meetings, prepare reports and schedules … plus take care of all the other expectedand unexpected interruptions that are part of your daily routine.If any of this sounds familiar, then this one-day workshop was designed for you … thebusy manager, supervisor or administrative person who juggles deadlines, projects andmultiple demands … the person with no time to waste! We’ll teach you the tips, techniquesand strategies for getting more accomplished faster—and with better results than everbefore. From learning how to apply the methods professional project managers use tokeep track of multimillion-dollar projects to seeing how to build a deadline “safety net” tomake sure no critical deadlines ever slip by again, you’ll gain vital new skills to maximizeyour on-the-job effectiveness. Don’t miss this opportunity to become more personally andprofessionally productive than ever before.WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTSGaining control of your workdaymmAn eye-opening test to see just how out of control yourworkday really ismmHow to eliminate the BIG THREE productivitykillers: Procrastination, poor planning andpersonal disorganizationmmmmDeadlines: How to tell the real from the phonyHidden time-wasters: Know how to spot them—and stopthem—before they throw a wrench in your dayHandling competing priorities like a prommA 6-step ACTION plan for turning priorities intoattainable, measurable goalsmm8 foolproof principles for effectively managing competingpriorities without sacrificing qualitymm5 elements of positive self-regard that make you moresuccessful in handling people and projectsGetting organized—so you can get down to businessmmmmmmmm9 strategies for taking control of phone callsand voice mailsStem the tide of paperwork and electronic documents—“power filing” techniques that’ll automaticallysupercharge your dayEnlist the help of others to stay organized—here’s howChoose your weapon to fight disorganization: Day planner,calendar, smartphone, personal productivity software—how to decide what works best for youProject planning: An automatic way to increaseyour productivitymmThe quick and easy rule for determining how much timeto allow for planningmmParkinson’s Law: How to apply it to cut the time requiredfor any projectmmProject management tools the pros use: WorkBreakdown Structures, Gantt charts and projectmanagement softwareManaging yourself, people (and even the boss!)for greater resultsmmmmmmmmTake this quiz to reveal your personality style—and learnhow it can kick your productivity into high gearWhy “excellence” and “perfection” aren’t synonymousThe secret of master diplomats—how and when to say “No”How to dramatically increase your value to your boss andyour organization (and be recognized for it)Don’t let stress control yoummKnow what triggers push your “stress buttons”mmTake the test: How vulnerable are you to the negativeeffects of stress?mmType A or Type B: Are you letting your personality type“work” for you?mmWhy it’s more harmful to avoid stress than to deal withit head-on6 To enroll, call toll free 1-800-873-7545, on-line at www.skillpath.com or see page 34.