Secrets to Boosting Productivity

Take back your time with and become a more productive you.

The truth is that your work will continue to pile up if all you do is check tasks off of your to-do list.

Improve your productivity and efficiency by taking control of the pile of work that is driving you crazy.

Develop you need a goal-driven plan and a step-by step method of helping you meet your deadlines. This instructor-led, online workshop shows you how to examine what needs to be done and determine the best approaches to complete your work in the time you are given make your days more productive.

You’ll discover how to protect your work day from interruptions politely yet effectively that derail your ability to get things done. Whether it’s your boss or “Chatty Cathy” co-worker, you’ll hear what to say and how to respond to disrupters to send them away without hurt feelings.

Plus you’ll get advice on keeping your boss mindful of your goals, which helps you turn away less important requests asked of you during a typical work week.

How You Will Benefit

• Learn what questions to ask yourself at the start of each work day to keep you focused and on track
• Discover guidelines for breaking your work down into more easily managed tasks and activities
• How to use the SMART goal process to decide where you should focus your efforts to meet your objectives
• The most practical ways to employ the 80-20 rule to identify which tasks will give you the most payoff in the shortest amount of time
• How to identify “red flag” time wasters and productivity tips for handling them effectively
• Tools and tactics for managing the interruptions that kill your work efficiency and specific ways to “train” your boss and co-workers to leave you alone when you need to get key tasks completed
• Advice on overcoming your procrastination behaviors – ways to get unstuck when you can’t get anything done
• Four steps to tackle dreaded paperwork before it piles up on your desk
• Tips for minimizing time-wasting distractions
• No-nonsense strategies for taming your email inbox and using connectivity more effectively

Stop avoiding the tough stuff-- zero in on your biggest goals, and get more done. Our Secrets to Boosting Productivity shows you how to prioritize your workflow and take care of the crucial stuff—starting NOW.

FAQs: 

Do I need to buy any special equipment to experience the seminar? 
Besides your PC (see the System Requirements above) AMA strongly recommends that all participants use a headset with microphone. This will enable you to communicate with the instructor and other attendees during your Express Skills course.

Your headset should have the following characteristics:

• USB connection, with plug-and-play capability (i.e., with the software driver included) 
• A built in microphone with noise-cancelling capabilities 
• Clear digital stereo headphone audio 

How far in advance do I need to register for my course? 
The earlier you sign up the better. That way, you’ll have plenty of time to do any pre-work, downloading, pre-assessments, etc., that your course might require.

I registered for an Express Skills course. Why haven’t I heard from you? 
After you register, we will always email you to confirm your registration and provide you with additional information before your course. Occasionally, however, customers may not receive the emails because of their company’s email security settings, a spam blocker, or an incorrect email address. If you registered but didn’t get your confirmation email the day after registration or your log-in information one week before your session, please notify CourseHorse immediately. We will make sure you have everything you need before your course.

Please note:

Participant Requirements for Live Online/Express Skills Training and Webinars. This seminar offers continuing education credits to registered participants. To qualify for CEU credits, participants must register for and attend the live event using your individual log-in ID for the entire seminar, speaking in the sessions using a VoIP headset with microphone, and participating in all of the chat, polling, and breakout exercises is required. Archived recordings/On Demand webinars, or groups using a single user login with speakers, do not qualify for CEUs.