Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines On-Site Training

This on-site training class is also available as Public Schedule Seminar.

Learn organizational skills to help you get more accomplished faster and with better results than ever before!

Course Description/Agenda

You’ll learn …

How to reap the benefits of better planning
How to get organized and stay that way
Why deadlines get missed—and how to make sure they won’t be
How to make sure your real “top priorities” don’t get lost in the shuffle
And much more

This is the seminar for the busy manager, supervisor or administrative person who juggles deadlines, projects and multiple demands and has no time to waste. Learn organizational skills to help you get more accomplished faster and with better results than ever before!

Program hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Gaining control of your workday

The 10 “Golden Rules” of time management
An eye-opening test to see just how out of control your workday really is
How to eliminate the BIG THREE productivity killers: Procrastination, poor planning and personal disorganization
Deadlines: How to tell the real from the phony
How to turn chaos into momentum when everything happens at once
5 steps for improving your personal effectiveness that can have a dramatic impact on all parts of your life
Small changes to make to your work area that’ll give a big boost to your productivity
How to hit the ground running your first day back from a business trip or vacation
Hidden time-wasters: Know how to spot them—and stop them—before they throw a wrench in your day

Handling competing priorities like a pro

A 6-step ACTION plan for turning priorities into attainable, measurable goals
8 foolproof principles for effectively managing competing priorities without sacrificing quality
What you should delegate and what you should do yourself—a 9-point checklist
5 elements of positive self-regard that make you more successful in handling people and projects
3 proven methods for keeping interruptions from wreaking havoc on your priorities

Getting organized—so you can get down to business

How to use the “divide and conquer” strategy of organization
9 strategies for taking control of phone calls and voice mails
Stem the tide of paperwork and electronic documents—”power filing” techniques that’ll automatically supercharge your day
Multitasking without losing your mind—(myth or reality?)
Enlist the help of others to stay organized—here’s how
Creating a “get organized” toolkit that works for you
Hire your e-mail program as your new “electronic assistant”
Choose your weapon to fight disorganization: Day planner, calendar, smartphone, personal productivity software—how to decide what works best for you

Project planning: An automatic way to increase your productivity

The first 3 questions to ask when sorting priorities and setting deadlines
The quick and easy rule for determining how much time to allow for planning
When planning really is a waste of time
Parkinson’s Law: How to apply it to cut the time required for any project
Understanding every project’s “life cycle”
Why prioritizing your project’s “Triple Constraints” is critical to success
Project management tools the pros use: Work Breakdown Structures, Gantt charts and project management software

Managing yourself, people (and even the boss!) for greater results

Take this quiz to reveal your personality style—and learn how it can kick your productivity into high gear
“Seek first to understand” your way to better results
Why “excellence” and “perfection” aren’t synonymous
6 recommendations for coping with those who slow you down
The secret of master diplomats—how and when to say “No”
4 discouraging words to eliminate from your vocabulary
6 remedies for “hurry sickness”
What to do when your supervisor micromanages your productivity straight out the door!
How to handle the challenge of working for multiple bosses—especially when they’re in different locations
How to dramatically increase your value to your boss and your organization (and be recognized for it)

Don’t let stress control you