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We are all living and working in
pressurized environments where the constant threat of streamlining
and downsizing is the norm. More productivity is expected in less
time from fewer people. This causes stress and leads to the feeling
that there are not enough hours in the day. This learning event is
designed to provide you with the strategies, tools, and tips to
improve the way you work and live.
During this two-day workshop, you
will learn about and apply proven time management and organizing
skills, concepts, and principles through a number of dynamic
lectures, interactive class discussions, and practical hands-on
activity-based learning exercises. Once and for all, instead of your
time, space and activities controlling you, you will control them!
By The End Of The
Workshop You Will Be Able To:
- Gain control of your daily
workflow
- Apply time management and
organization techniques into your daily routine for increased
personal and professional effectiveness
- Identify principles and
strategies that will allow you to achieve a greater sense of
balance, productivity, and enjoyment of work and life
You Will Learn To:
- Understand key time management
concepts and how they can affect your life — take the 'Life
Balance' quiz
- Apply 'The 5 Phases of Managing
Your Workflow ' (Collect, Process, Organize, Do, Review)
- Apply 'The 4 D's' (Do it,
Delegate it, Defer it, or Ditch it!)
- Set goals for both your work and
personal life
- Identify the '3 Types of Daily
Work' and fit them all into your calendar
- Manage multiple projects and
priorities
- Use the '4 Factors for
Determining What to Do' and apply the 80/20 Rule to focus your
energy effectively
- Systematize, Multi-Task, and
Estimate Time
- Overcome procrastination
- Say 'No!'
- Manage your telephone, email,
space and meetings
- Maximize your downtime
- Relax, Rejuvenate and Reward
Yourself
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Dates
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City |
Facility |
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March 16-17, 2010 |
Ottawa |
Minto Business Centre, 440 Laurier Ave. West |
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May 11-12, 2010 |
Ottawa |
Minto Business Centre, 440 Laurier Ave. West |
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August 24-25, 2010 |
Ottawa |
Minto Business Centre, 440 Laurier Ave. West |
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October 05-06, 2010 |
Ottawa |
Minto Business Centre, 440 Laurier Ave. West |
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November 30 - December 01, 2010 |
Ottawa |
Minto Business Centre, 440 Laurier Ave. West |
"I've rarely attended a workshop that was as informative and useful as this 'Time Management and Organizing Skills' workshop."
Luce Levasseur
Production Support Officer
ABSB
"I got more than I ever imagined out of this course."
Evan Salter
Senior Financial Advisor
Financial Planning
"This course inspired me to make immediate, life enhancing changes, that will benefit me, my family and my workplace."
Kathleen Navas
Manager
ABSB
"This workshop is exceptional in reminding, or showing, you how to get tasks, requests and assignments out of your head and into a structure to efficiently deal with them."
Joy Atkinson
Senior Programs Officer
ABSB - Business Returns Directorate
"This course has emphasized the need to take control of our life and that we are in control. With that attitude, we can manage anything and accomplish everything we want. What was taught will be useful in every aspect of our lives."
Lucie Graveson
Senior Analyst
Access to Information and Privacy Division
"This workshop really exceeded my expectations. The material presented is not only essential for my work, but it is practical for my personal life as well."
Linda Markusic
Program Officer
Civil Aviation Secretariat
"Excellent course with useful everyday tools applicable for daily life. I highly recommend this class."
Valeria Ramirez
Program Analyst
Office of Management
"In my eight years of taking courses with the Federal Government, this was the most professionally run. The Instructor's ability to keep everyone on task, and limit the personal chatter, is unparalleled. The positive environment allowed me to remain engaged and participate in an active learning experience."
Scott Johnson
Enforcement Officer
Atlantic
"This workshop will be a great help in my professional life.. But, what was more of a surprise, is how much these skills will apply to my whole life."
Steve Yorston
IT Team Leader
ITB/Packaging and Deployment
"Worthwhile, amazing, priceless, excellent investment and a very efficient use of my time, but most of all - Fun!!"
Eric Giroux
Senior Program Engineer
Environmental Stewardship Branch
"This course was definitely a journey of self-discovery. I leaned practical new tools that I will certainly use again."
Patrick Boyle
Program Coordinator
Risk and Emergency Management
"The tools, methods, tips and concepts given, as well as the shared experiences in this workshop, have been absolutely uplifting and the pace fantastic! I started applying them immediately and with great ease."
Helene Grognard
Administrative Assistant
FNIH Branch/Information Management Division
"Time well spent! I am going back to work with the tools to manage my day, week and month much more effectively. The last two days were fun and fast."
Nancy McEvoy
Program Clerk
ETPS-OEE-TEU-FVP
"Valuable learning tools to choose from. Presented in a format that's realistic and tangible. The instructor was very energetic and encouraged class participation. This class allowed me to reevaluate how I conduct my professional and personal responsibilities."
Wanda Hall
Program Analyst
Antimicobials
"The workshop is not just about working more effectively, it's about living more effectively."
Richard Ingham
Management and Program Analyst
Performance and Cost Analysis Division, Office of Budget
"This workshop was more than I expected! I can now apply this knowledge not only in my workplace, but in LIFE!"
Josée M Lafleur
Administrative Assistant
Finance and Administration
"The 'Time Management and Organizing Skills' workshop was outstanding! It equipped me with all the tools needed to successfully maximize my potential and enable my organization to capitalize on my talents during the time allotted!"
Kevin Hearne
Program Analyst
HRSA
"It has been an amazing experience! Iam leaving this workshop with the positive feeling that I can now handle anything."
Joan Licari
Senior Program Officer
Admissibility
"Very informative. Too bad this was not available at the beginning of my career. I hope to retain much of the information and put it to use."
Jeannine Fortin
Administrative Assistant
Accommodations HQ
"I found the workshop to be very informative and I learned many techniques I can use immediately. Real life examples were shared freely. I will recommend this workshop to others."
Carrie Stone
Manager
Adult Programs Division
"I truly enjoyed this 'Time Management and Organizing Skills' workshop. It showed me how to better organize myself at work and at home. I truly recommend it to everyone as everyone needs organizational skills. The instructor was awesome!"
Melanie Luna
Administrative Assistant
Office of Information Services
"The 'Time Management and Organizing Skills' course has provided me with realistic tools which will be easily implemented on a day to day basis."
Nicole Vienneau-Spencer
Account Assistant
Policy and Programs
"Fantastic workshop! Very interesting and helpful information and techniques which I will certainly put to use in my day-to-day tasks. I will recommend this workshop to my colleagues!"
Cécile Poirier
Executive Assistant
Policy and Programs
"This workshop exceeded my expectations! I feel that I will be applying the techniques and lessons learned to better manage both my professional and personal life."
Brian Wallace
Senior Policy Advisor
Community Development Branch
"Outstanding material and dynamic instruction! Concepts learned are practical and contemporary to the demands and issues facing our multidimensional public service environment. I will apply them immediately to increase operational effectiveness and efficiency."
William Leist
Assistant Chief
Planning and Analysis
"In seven years with my department this was, by far, the best course I've taken."
Aaron Barclay
Information Analyst
CIOB/NWD
"The 'Time Management and Organizing Skills' workshop is leaving me with valuable skills that I can use in my everyday personal and professional life. I recommend this course to those who need structure in their daily life!"
Jack L Jacocks
Management and Program Analyst
Federal Aviation Administration
"An excellent course that will help anyone enhance his or her time management skills. I wish I had taken this course several years ago."
Katherine Grimmnitz
Administrative Officer
NIDDK
"The class was very informative and taught me how to better utilize my time and be more organized professionally and personally. There is a better way if you manage the use of your time properly. I recommend this class to everyone."
Jacqueline Davis-Maxfield
Staff Assistant
Office of Chief Financial Officer
"The adaptability of the material for personal and professional application is remarkable and much appreciated. The tools and tips will be very useful. The flexibility of the trainer and the material, to be able to encompass all backgrounds and levels of experience, makes the course excellent."
Carlo Verdicchio
Senior Program Advisor
Emergency Preparedness
"This was a perfect example of a well planned and well paced workshop."
Judith Lezama-Charles
Administrative Officer
ADMO
"I will use the lessons learned not only at work but in my home. I would highly recommend this workshop."
Adrian Boler-Bonny
Administrative Support
OD
"This course was instrumental in helping to realize that I wasn't managing my most valuable asset - ME - as well as I could. This course was great!"
Darin Dixon
Budget Analyst
Office of Executive Budgeting
"This workshop was excellent! I would definitely take another workshop with PTS."
Dawn Freeman
Administrative Assistant
SOPB - Finance & Business Planning
"I have been in the Federal Government for 20+ years, however this class taught me you are never too old to learn. I learned so many valuable tools that I can't wait to get back to the office to use them. Thanks very much!"
Anthony Grimm
Program Analyst
Office of Research and Development
"Valuable tools for managing and balancing workloads and personal life for today's government office environment."
Leon Spiro
Budget Analyst
OCP
"A real pleasure. An effective way to spend my time and money."
Chris Mains
Senior Programs Officer
ABSB
"Very dynamic workshop! Lots of 'hands on' exercises. I would definitely recommend this course to others as I walked away from this with the skills needed to take the stress out of my life and get organized. Tomorrow is the start of a new way of working and getting things done!"
Melissa McDonald
Administrative Clerk
Oceans & Habitat Branch, Bedford Institute of Oceanography
"I found the course very enlightening on both a personal and a professional level. I will recommend this course to all of my co-workers."
Keith Brown
Manager
National Collection Services Section
"The course was excellent. I will definitely take another course with your company."
Roseanne Renaud
IT Project Officer
Innovation, Science and Technology
"This was, by far, the best 'Time Management and Organizing Skills' workshop I have ever attended. The techniques provided are very do-able and I want to do them. The Instructor is very energetic and fun, not to mention knowledgeable. This course is a must take!"
Danielle Champagne
Paralegal
Federal Prosecution Service Ottawa/Gatineau
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course. The Instructor was passionate, energetic, respectful and knowledgeable. The pace was perfect. The exercises and discussions truly helped me focus on applying the techniques in a very personal way. Thanks!"
Lori Rees
Senior Budget & Planning Analyst
Finance & Admin. Branch
"Thank you for helping me find the time I was losing every day!"
Stéphane Dubé
Awards Administrative Assistant
"I now understand the importance of taking the time to manage my time. It is time to start defending it."
Leanne Callery
Head/Supply Services
Supply Services
"'Time Management and Organizing Skills' should be mandatory to all public servants."
Ted Bulat
Lease Review Officer
Lands and Trust Services
"An excellent course with valuable information on time management. Thank you."
Tony Demeis
Database Administrator
Health System Strategy Division
"This was a great course. I recommend it to anyone who requires less mess and clutter in their lives, instead to be replaced with order and discipline."
Martin Ivancic
Database Support Officer
Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund
"Great workshop. I would recommend it to others."
Manon Allaire
Administration & Communications Officer
Communications Branch
"I Thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. I found it very informative and very well presented."
Donna Arcand
Administrative Assistant
Compliance Program Branch
"The material was easy to understand and offered in a constructive learning environment. Just by participating and listening to the powerful suggestions has already made me a master of my time and life management. Of course, the proof will be in the pudding."
Stephen Toth
Manager Contract Services
Contract Services Division
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