Every day, you are judged by your organizational skills. Your ability to execute plans and complete projects effectively and on time is critical to your success. This important module is about control - learning how to control yourself, your time and your reactions to events beyond your control. You will develop the skills that will help you get the best results in the least amount of time, juggle priorities with greater ease and learn how to bring your boss’s big picture thinking back to life. You will acquire the ability to adjust to shifting demands with grace, clarity and professionalism, increasing harmony and your sense of accomplishment.

Pinpoint where you need to take action Identify the AP's deadliest traps Plot the day's work: Determining what's urgent, what's not, and what can wait Anticipate and deal proactively with the needs of your boss Develop personal planning techniques that minimize "fire-fighting" Double your productivity without doubling your stress Recognize and manage your tendency toward perfectionism Focus your efforts on what is most important based on your role and responsibilities Recognize the Myth of Multitasking Avoid the trap of using urgency as the tie-breaker between competing priorities Learn best practices for effectively prioritizing your time and activities

Nixon vs. Kennedy: the Pareto Principle Perform better when juggling people, paper, and priorities Preserving your "Prime Time" Reverse the Manana Mentality Analyze the sources and impact of workplace chaos Identify five new ways to handle interruptions effectively TIMESTYLE: The key to increased personal effectiveness Avoid the manipulative time-tactics of others The one essential question you should answer before ever having a meeting Ten essential steps to more successful meetings Enhance your ability to act more proactively and with greater independence Never say, "I don't have time" again