Overview
This online course is practical and participative. We will take problems that you are currently experiencing, analyse them and identify actions to improve them. There will be exercises utilising your real-life experiences and group discussions where you can learn from the experience of your peers.
Who should attend
Managers, staff and Board members who have to juggle competing demands for time and attention and requests from colleagues.
Aims
To provide skills and tools which will help busy people to rationalise and balance their workloads and other demands to regain control while being as effective and productive as possible.
Example Content
- Planning & Prioritising
- Focusing on SMART Objectives
- “To Do” Lists that Work
- Managing Interruptions
- Realism Vs Aspiration
- Urgent Vs Important
- Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Achievement
- Taking Control of Emails
- Delegation – Getting and Giving
- Balancing Long and Short-Term Objectives
- Learning When and How to Say “No”
- Managing Your Energy
Testimonials
“Very informative with a good balance of trainer input, open discussion and groupwork.”
“Very enjoyable course, interactive, a useful refresh with tips and techniques from a very knowledgeable Trainer.”
Please note there will be time for questions and regular comfort breaks. We look forward to working with you in this new online environment.
Training Grant
Remember you can apply for an EVOC training grant if your organisations’ income is under £200,000 and you are a registered Charity working in Edinburgh and Lothians. Visit our Training page to download an application form.