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Hi everyone, Welcome to Productivity Plus, your weekly newsletter on how to get more done in less time. VALERIE'S TIP: Top 3 tips for productive meetings  I’m always amazed at the number of meetings that some people go to. When you check out their Outlook calendar it is chock full of meetings - some of which they have arranged and others they have been invited to. We attend so many meetings it’s a wonder that we have time to get any work done! What can you do to ensure the meetings are as productive as possible?1. Start on time. Also ensure that you have a set finish time. This is so that people have a clear idea of how to schedule their day. Structure your meeting so that everything is covered in the allocated time. Don’t assume people will just stay longer. 2. Prepare a written agenda. Nothing wastes more time than a meeting with no agenda. Even if you think you are clear on what needs to be covered, there is always something that you’ll forget. You might prefer the less formal "no agenda" approach - but this is asking for trouble. You’ll get more done and everyone will be a lot happier if they know what needs to be achieved by the end of the meeting. 3. Less than an hour. It’s crazy when meetings go for hours - most people just don’t have the attention span to be effective in a long meeting. Keep your meetings short and succinct. You’ll literally get more done in less time. One-day workshop: Upgrading to Office 2007  Have you recently upgraded to Office 2007? Sick of wasting time figuring out the NEW features, tabs and ribbons? Even though it's the same suite of programs, Office 2007 can seem like a whole new software package. You need to use it in a different way to previous versions.If you have upgraded from Office 2003 (or earlier), all you need is the right training to learn our intuitive way to navigate your new software. At the end of the workshop, your team will get rid of frustrating attempts to figure out how Office 2007 works. They will become power users of this new software. Your team will easily find all the features that you already know; and MANY more. Importantly, you'll also ensure compatibility with previous versions of Office using various "save" techniques and the "compatibility checker". When: Thursday 5 March 2009 Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Cost: $325 (includes GST) Where: Our state-of-the-art training rooms in Milsons Point, Sydney You will receive a comprehensive take-home manual. Click here to receive a course outline. Or enrol here. WE RECOMMEND: Executive Stamina  What do you get the executive who has everything - who is skilled, in demand and passionate about their job? They need a healthy does of stamina so they can make the most out of their time, energy and resources. "Executive Stamina" by Marty Seldman and Joshua Seldman is like having a personal trainer for executives. It’s not just about how to handle things on a practical level, but also how to deal with it on a mental and emotional level. You might know a few colleagues who might need it! PAUL’S KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS  There are simple shortcuts to create something NEW in OutlookNew Message Ctrl + Shift M New Appointment Ctrl + Shift A New Task Ctrl + Shift K New Contact Ctrl + Shift C Easy! AWESOME ACCESSORIES: Coloured cable identifiers Don’t you hate it when you have to pull out a plug from a powerboard when there is a tangle of cables. You never know whether you are pulling out the cord for the kettle or the entire company server. These coloured cable identifiers from REMO General Store in Sydney will solve that problem. You can match each colour with a specific piece of equipment - and never be at risk of pulling the plug on the office.   Upcoming courses:To find out more or to receive a comprehensive course outline, just click on the course you're interested in. Course: Upgrading to Office 2007 Date: Thursday 5 March 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Fee: $325 Course: Excel - Basic to Intermediate Date: Wednesday 25 March 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Fee: $325 Course: Writing for the web Date: Monday 30 March 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm Fee: $325 Course: Microsoft Excel - Intermediate to Advanced Date: Wednesday 1 April 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $325 Course: Outlook Date: Thursday 23 April 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Fee: $325 Thanks for signing up to this newsletter. Remember, if you'd like to leave this list at any time just reply to this email letting us know. Wishing you much success, Valerie Khoo and Paul Neale Directors Business and Careers Institute Suite 3, 55 Lavender Street Milsons Point NSW 2061 (02) 9923 2882 courses@bcinstitute.com.au www.bcinstitute.com.au Paul Neale is a popular corporate trainer and IT expert. He is a tech-evangelist who has trained and consulted in and a wide range of organisations ranging from medium-sized firms to multinational corporations. Paul has spent his career mastering technology, productivity and learning. Valerie Khoo is an experienced trainer who also founded the successful Sydney Writers' Centre. She is a sought-after corporate writer and public speaker. Valerie also mentors business owners and professionals on how to use technology to grow their business, improve productivity and get more done - so they can have a life! Both Paul and Valerie are directors of the Business and Careers Institute in Sydney which holds one-day courses that help individuals and teams by equipping them with the skills they need to use Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and more. |
