YWCA Toronto | Life Skills | working smarter course outline

working smarter

strategies for improving productivity in the workplace - course outline

Acquire or enhance your skills in planning and carrying out daily tasks. Learn practical, up-to-date techniques and strategies that will allow you to increase efficiency and achieve greater results on the job while maintaining a high level of well being. A personal action plan for success provides you with immediate, practical application of techniques.

course fee: $155 regular/ $100 students (1 day)

participants learn:

making the most of your time

Learn to use a variety of tools and techniques to plan your work and proactively deal with
distractions, procrastination, deadlines and high work volume. Streamline personal work
practices to achieve greater results.

effective e-mail

Learn to use various e-mail software tools and identify ways to handle incoming messages and stay on top of the inbox. Become skilled at using appropriate standards of e-mail etiquette and composing subject lines and messages that get results.

organizing your work space

Learn how to arrange your work space for efficient work flow and how to set up files, supplies and storage areas for optimum effectiveness. Gain strategies to de-clutter your work area and use your surroundings as a source of work inspiration and productivity.

managing energy and the ‘S’ word

Explore how to maintain a high level of personal energy throughout the work day, apply techniques to improve concentration and use appropriate ergonomic techniques to support productivity. Explore a variety of stress reduction techniques that will enable your to work effectively.