Getting Organized for Peak Performance
Getting Organized for Peak Performance
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
“Time is money”, as the famous saying goes. And if you're like many people, you feel like your time is always getting lost in a fog of disorganization and disruption. It’s not just dealing with a constant barrage of technology and people that challenge us, but we also have to battle clutter, procrastination and a never-ending to-do list. It goes without saying that you won't reach your full potential if you can’t first tackle your time. In this course from author and executive coach Don Gilman, EdD, you'll learn how to make the most of your time by getting a grip on your workflow and office space. You'll also learn how to use your planning tools effectively, how to delegate some of your work to others, and how to deal with that most vicious beast, email. If you're ready to conquer time management to reach your goals and achieve peak performance, this course will help you start today.
Syllabus
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Your bucket list In order to make a change, you have to first figure out your why behind it, and building a bucket list is a great way to do so. 1m
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Using the SPIRIT model Goals and objectives are the basis for planning. 2m
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Tools to efficiently plan Planning can easily feel intimidating if you don't have the right tools at your disposal. 2m
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Setting up a routine Having a structured routine is a proven technique for improving your organizational skills. 2m
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Doing it right When trying to get organized, there are several key areas that you'll want to focus your efforts towards. 2m
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Delegate, delegate, delegate In order to free up the time required to get organized, and to sustain your productivity, you need to delegate. 2m
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Stopping procrastination Putting things off for extended periods of time can be a detrimental strategy when trying to stay organized. 2m
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Getting rid of clutter A cluttered space is another easy way for you to begin feeling disorganized or overwhelmed. 3m
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Organizing by file type One space that can easily get cluttered might be your desktop. 3m
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Managing email Tackling your inbox can feel like one of the most daunting tasks towards staying organized. 3m
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Taking the next steps At this point, you're ready to put things into practice. 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Don Gilman, EdD
Dr. Don Gilman is an author, seasoned consultant and coach to senior management, and a highly sought speaker and trainer. He focuses on helping tech organizations thrive in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) environment. With over 30 years of experience and advanced degrees in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Engineering Management, and Organizational Change, Dr. Don's broad base of knowledge and expertise has been leveraged around the world with hundreds of leading tech companies, including Apple, Boeing, Google, NASA, Salesforce.com, and many others.
Don Gilman, EdD
Principal, Gilman Consulting Group
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How GoSkills helped Chris
I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.
