Organizational Skills

Module One: Getting Started
Course Objectives
 
Module Two: Remove the Clutter
Just Do It
You Don’t Have to Keep Everything
Three Boxes: Keep, Donate, and Trash
A Place for Everything and Everything In Its Place
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions
 
Module Three: Prioritize
Write It Down
Urgent/Important Matrix
Divide Tasks
80/20 Rule
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions
 
Module Four: Scheduling Your Time
Have a Master Calendar
Setting Deadlines
Remove or Limit the Time Wasters
Coping With Things Outside of Our Control
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions
 
Module Five: To Do Lists
Use a Day Planner
Finish What You Start
Focus on the Important
Do Quick Tasks Immediately
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions
 
Module Six: Paper and Paperless Storage
Find a System that Works for You
Make it Consistent
Make it Time Sensitive
Setting up Archives
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions
 
Module Seven: Organization Your Work Area
Keeping Items Within Arm’s Reach
Only Have Current Projects on Your Desk
Arranging Your Drawers
Organize to Match Your Workflow
Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions
 
Module Eight: Tools to Fight Procrastination
Eat That Frog!
Remove Distractions
Give Yourself a Reward
Break Up Large Tasks
Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions
 
Module Nine: Organizing your Inbox
Setting up Delivery Rules
Folder and Message Hierarchy
Deal with Email Right Away
Flag and Highlight Important Items
Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions
 
Module Ten: Avoid the Causes of Disorganization
Keeping Everything
Not Being Consistent
Not Following a Schedule
Bad Habits
Case Study
Module Ten: Review Questions
 
Module Eleven: Discipline is the Key to Stay Organized
Stay Within Your Systems
Learn to Say No
Have Organization Be Part of Your Life
Plan for Tomorrow, Today
Case Study
Module Eleven: Review Questions
 
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Lessons Learned