HAME 506 - Improving Personal and Workgroup Productivity

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Cornell University

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In a networked economy, the overload of information, tasks, and meetings, as well as the need to stay connected to colleagues in other time zones, often erodes productivity and effectiveness. Managers need the strategies and techniques for work prioritization and personal time management that are so vital for success in today's demanding, multitasking workplace. In this course, learners will learn about the best practices for structuring their own personal time and workload, and for leading efficient and successful meetings for increased productivity. Who Should Take This Course This course is necessary for all managers, supervisors, and team leaders at any level of the organization and in any industry who want to learn to make their workdays more productive. Course Format This course contains the following modules: Solving Time Management Problems Tendencies that affect personal time-management behaviors Strategies for beating procrastination Distinguishing essential tasks from those of lower priority Distinguishing between urgent and important events ?ime robbers" Personal habits that impede effective time management Analyzing interruptions to reduce the tendency of others to cut into your valuable time Assertiveness skills for effective time management Constructive confrontation Using a time log to analyze your habits and work activities Managing Team Meetings Functions served by meetings Effective meeting preparation Best practices for leading a meeting effectively Asking the right questions to achieve the most effective group participation Six categories of questions and the appropriate use of each Benefits to Learner Learners who complete this course will be able to: Identify and overcome personal tendencies that lead to procrastination Efficiently prioritize tasks and events based on urgency Plan and lead meetings that successfully disseminate relevant information and increase morale and productivity Sponsoring School Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cornell.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 255-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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