Overview
Do you struggle with getting through all the things you need to do in a day? You're not alone! Effective time and event management is not just about getting more things done. By learning how to assess your work, including whether you should be doing certain tasks at all, you will be able to do your best work in the best way.
It's no secret that successful people are those who have learned to control their days - instead of letting interruptions, paper chases, and hours on the phone control them. Don't miss your chance to learn about how to work smarter, manage better, and live a happier, more productive life.
We will look at how to effectively plan, prioritize, and manage tasks by structuring the events of our life and work, minimizing distractions, and utilizing strategies to maximize productivity within a given timeframe, often including techniques like task delegation, scheduling, and prioritization.
Make a plan for the day and stick with it. Move from spinning your wheels to taking action, and getting things done.
Why you should Attend
This session will show you how to develop an action plan, focus on time management the important issues, prioritize tasks and maintain the discipline needed to complete them. We will look at identifying key time wasters, setting boundaries, handling interruptions and maximizing productivity. Participants will discover how to incorporate these techniques into their daily activities by setting goals, writing out objectives and developing a daily action plan that promotes focus, discipline and creativity.
Areas Covered in the Session
This session will give you the opportunity to learn about:
- Techniques for understanding how you are using your time now, and how you WANT to use it in the future
- Identifying and prioritizing the important tasks that will help you drive the biggest results
- Managing the time/events of your life - both at work, and at home
- Dealing with key priorities first and spend less time in crisis mode
- Using the time management matrix for prioritizing your work and life
- Practical time management tips to manage time and interruptions
Who Will Benefit
- HR professionals
- Managers
- Directors
- Coordinators
- Administrators
- CEOs
- Presidents
- Business Owners
Speaker Profile
Steven G. Meilleur Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, SPHR is President/CEO of PRAXIS Management Solutions, LLC, a training and consulting cooperative with a team of expert, and experienced associates specializing in all aspects of human resource management, organizational management, research and assessment, risk management, strategic and operational planning, organizational development, and nonprofit management & board governance, in the public, private for-profit, and private non-profit sectors.
He also serves as Sr. Vice-President of Risk Services - HR & Employment, for Poms & Associates, leading a team providing consulting and other support services to clients nationwide in human resources and employment matters. Dr. Meilleur is also a faculty member with the UNM graduate School of Public Administration, teaching in the areas of human resource management, leadership, organizational behavior, strategy and change, and NPO management.
With more than 50 years of experience as a working professional in human resources in the public, private for-profit, and private non-profit sectors, having served in executive and other management positions.
Dr. Meilleur received his BA in English Literature and Education at Bucknell University, and his Executive MBA & Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico. He earned both the SPHR and SHRM-SCP professional certifications from the Society for Human Resource Management.
Instructor
Steven G. Meilleur