Personal Effectiveness for IT Professionals - ( 1 day Learning Workshop )

Objective:
To develop improved self-management skills, leading to greater success in job-related and personal activities.
Target Audience:
IT Professionals interested in enhancing their personal effectiveness.

Focus:
• Effective Time Management
• Today’s Workplace Challenges
• Taking Action

• Goal Setting
• Prioritization
• Managing Stress
What Participants have said about Personal Effectiveness for IT Professionals:
“The program exceeded all my expectations – the practical concepts made me realize what even a small change can make.” – Trizec Properties
“More than expected, gave me ideas for managing my work and personal time.” – Kraft Foods
“As usual Omicron has delivered an insightful presentation with something to take away and apply to your life.” – CF Industries
“I now have all the tools to help organize my day, from master lists to organizing my email and my life.” – Cardinal Health
“I feel I will be more in control when I begin to apply the tips given in the workshop.”
– US Can
Personal Effectiveness for IT Professionals Featured Topics

Time Management Principles
• Self-Management
• Efficiency vs. Effectiveness

Dealing With Common Timewasters
• Identifying Common Timewasters
• Eliminating Timewasters
• Crisis Management

Conflict Management
• Goal Setting Guidelines

Becoming Better Organized
• The Fingertip Organizing System
• Organizing & Maintaining Files

Paperwork
• Development of "Mission Statement"
• Short Term vs. Long Term
• Practical InitiativesRelationship

Procrastination
• How and Why We Procrastinate
• Taking Action
Planning
• Goals vs. Plans vs. Schedules
• The "Master List" Concept
• Developing a "Master List"
Decision Making
• Principles of Effective Decision Making

Prioritizing
• Important vs. Urgent
• Prioritization Techniques

Stress Management
• Techniques to Manage Stress
• Maintaining Work – Life Balance

Where Shared Experiences Maximize Performance