Secrets to Boosting Productivity

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

You need to develop 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 without jeopardizing your ability to get things done. Whether it’s your boss or a “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.

NOTE: A headset with microphone is required to attend and participate in this program. For more information, view the FAQ page.

During this course, you’ll learn specific methods and tactics showing how to:

• 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. AMA’s Secrets to Boosting Productivity shows you how to prioritize your workflow and take care of the crucial stuff—starting NOW. 

Download Extended Seminar Outline PDF

Learning Objective

• Boost Your Productivity through Efficiency and Planning

Establishing Goals and Setting Priorities

• Utilize the SMART Goal Model
• Use Identify Activities/Tasks to Support Your SMART Goal
• Prioritize Your Activities/Tasks

Maintaining Concentration and Focus

• Recognize the Benefits of Maintaining Your Concentration and Focus
• Establish Routines and Identify and Define “Dash-Dot” Work
• Uncover and Deal with Time Wasters

Download Extended Seminar Outline PDF