About This Course

You will learn how to establish routines, set goals, create an efficient environment, and use time-honored planning and organizational tools to maximize your productivity. Personal Productivity is a goal most of us have. Through this workshop, you will be on the right track in achieving that goal. Some people blame everything that goes wrong in their life on something or someone else, but through this workshop, you will take ownership and begin to lead a more productive life. Module One: Getting Started Module Two: Setting SMART Goals The Three P’s The SMART Way Prioritizing Your Goals Evaluating and Adapting Module Three: The Power of Routines What is a Routine? Personal Routines Professional Routines Six Easy Ways to Simplify Your Life Module Four: Scheduling Yourself The Simple Secret of Successful Time Management Developing a Tracking System Scheduling Appointments Scheduling Tasks Module Five: 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 Six: Tackling New Tasks and Projects The Sliding Scale A Checklist for Getting Started Evaluating and Adapting Module Seven: Using Project Management Techniques The Triple Constraint Creating the Schedule Using a RACI Chart Module Eight: Creating a Workspace Setting Up the Physical Layout Ergonomics 101 Using Your Computer Efficiently Module Nine: Organizing Files and Folders Organizing Paper Files Organizing Electronic Files Scheduling Archive and Clean-Up Module Ten: 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 Eleven: Tackling Procrastination Why We Procrastinate Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination Eat That Frog! Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Duration: 1-2 day in-house workshop with an expert trainer, dependent on your needs (in-person or online)

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Quotations are valid for 60 days. Website pricing is subject to change without prior notice. Payment is due within 30 days, or as specified for approved accounts with written agreements with ht+a, alternatively it is due upon receipt of an invoice. All bank charges for forex transactions are to be borne by the client. Delegate placements on public courses or scheduling of in-house courses will only be confirmed once payment, an approved purchase order or a signed quotation/agreement is received. For in-person public courses, the fee includes the event venue, coffee, refreshments, and lunch. It does not include accommodation or other travel expenses. ht+a will share accommodation discount options with you if available and recommends booking 2 weeks before an event to ensure the event is a confirmed go-ahead. ht+a is not liable for travel expense losses due to cancellation by either party, weather, flight delays, or other unforeseen circumstances. For in-person in-house courses, unless otherwise specified, pricing assumes the training will take place at the client's location and ht+a will not provide catering. The Client will ensure that the training room will be equipped with all necessary tools including flip charts, markers, video projectors/screens, appropriate furnishings and ample electrical outlets. Sustainability & Materials: - Delegates require an email address and a stable and active internet connection with suitable equipment (computer, smartphone or tablet) to access course materials and, where applicable, to complete online tests and join live video calls. - Printed course materials will not be provided, including for in-person or in-house events. Customers may print their course materials if desired. - ht+a no longer provides publications (textbooks) as part of the course fee. It is the customer's responsibility to procure any supplementary material either as an add-on from ht+a (payment is required in advance), OR from the VDA (https://shorturl.at/fbHJs) or the AIAG (https://shorturl.at/z73jg) directly (all corresponding shipping and duties will be for the customer's account). Due to copyright, ht+a does not provide digital copies of publications. - Digital certificates will be provided. Certificates for VDA QMC courses will only be issued once full payment is received. Certificates for ht+a courses will be automatically issued upon completion of course requirements. Customers may print their certificate if desired.