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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: How to ensure you have a brilliant day at work  Ensuring that you have a brilliant day at work might seem like a bold claim. But there is one thing you can do to really make sure that you are starting off on the right foot. When you get into work, go through your list of things to do. Pick the hardest task - the one that you are actually dreading or the one you are most likely to procrastinate over - and do that. The benefits are two-fold: 1. You get it over and done with early in the day - and the rest of your day is easy in comparison! 2. It’s not hanging over you like a dark cloud while you complete other tasks knowing that you should really be doing that one. The trouble is that most of us start ticking off our easy “to do” items first - answering simple queries or filing. This makes us feel like we are achieving something. But that’s actually not the best approach because your biggest task is actually still there niggling at you in the background, waiting for you to tackle it. It might seem counter-intuitive to start your day with your most dreaded task - but it works. Once it’s done, you feel great, you have a sense of relief, your boss thinks you’re a legend - and the rest of your day is brilliant! WE RECOMMEND: Goals! How to Get Everything You Want - Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible  This book by Brian Tracy outlines practical strategies you can use to achieve the goals you have in your career, business and life in general. It’s not just theory or philosophy. Brian Tracy outlines step-by-step guidelines on what you can do to make it all happen. Sure, he talks about your mindset - and how important it is to have a goal-oriented frame of mind. But he also breaks it down into what you can do to turn your big goal - no matter how lofty - in to smaller achieveable steps. One-day workshop Thursday 14 May April 2009: Upgrading to Office 2007  Have you recently upgraded to Office 2007? Is your team struggling with 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. 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". What past students say: “This has upgraded my skill set and looks great on my CV. In this tight economic climate, it will help me to find a suitable role. Loved the manual given too, it is extremely helpful.” - Angela Deheaume What: Upgrading to Office 2007 When: Thursday 14 May 2009 Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $325 (includes GST) You will receive a comprehensive take-home manual which is a handy reference for the future. Click here to receive a course outline. Or enrol here. PAUL’S QUICK CLICK: “Jump” through the conversation  You know those emails that contain replies that go on forever? That's right - the conversation that you and your colleague have been having via email for the past month that contains so many replies from both parties that the subject/topic has changed several times.Let me show you how you can "jump" through the history of the conversation quickly:
PAUL’S KEYBOARD TIPS: Keyboard Format Painter Yes, we have raved about the Format Painter in our courses and newsletters, but at the risk of sounding “preachy” I would like to recommend a similar timesaver; only this time using the keyboard:
 Most offices will be familiar with the sight of paper being crumpled as a result of ideas gone wrong. Anyone who has tried to plan a project on paper knows the feeling of frustration - yet strange satisfaction - when you screw up a piece of paper in order to start afresh on a new one. This totally unnecessary office tool pays homage to the crumpled piece of paper and immortalises them in a beautifully designed paperweight!Find it here. Upcoming courses:
To find out more or to receive a comprehensive course outline, just click on the course you're interested in. Course: Word - Intermediate to Advanced Date: Wednesday 6 May 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $325 Course: Excel - Basic to Intermediate Date: Thursday 7 May 2009 - BOOKED OUT Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Fee: $325 Course: Writing for the web Date: Friday 8 May 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm Fee: $325 Course: Upgrading to Office 2007 Date: Thursday 14 May 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $325 Course: Excel - Basic to Intermediate Date: Tuesday 26 May 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Fee: $325 Course: Excel - Intermediate to Advanced Date: Tuesday 2 June 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm 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 offers short courses that will help you upskill, achieve more and get ahead. |
