About This Course
What you will learn - Being Able to Manage Projects is Important in Getting Things Done
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Get BIG Savings with our Ultimate Project Management Online Bundle, 10 Certificate Courses
- Project Management
- Advanced Project Management
- Intermediate Project Management
- Risk Assessment
- Time Management
- Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
- Business Writing
- Organizational Skills
- High Performance Teams Inside the Company
- Teamwork and Team Building
1. Project Management: Being Able to Manage Projects is Important in Getting Things Done
In the past few decades, organizations have discovered something incredible: principles that have been used to create enormous successes in large projects can be applied to projects of any size to create amazing success. As a result, many employees are expected to understand project management techniques and how to apply them to projects of any size.
This Project Management Online Short Course will give you an overview of the entire project management process, as well as key project management tools that they can use every day.
By the end of this Project Management Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Define projects, project management, and project managers
- Identify the five process groups and nine knowledge areas as defined by the PMI
- Describe the triple constraint
- Perform a project needs assessment and write goals, requirements and deliverables
- Create key project documents, including the statement of work, project planning worksheet, and project charter
- Build a project schedule by estimating time, cost and resources
- Understand and use the work breakdown structure
- Create project planning documents, such as a schedule, risk management plan, and communication plan
- Use planning tools, including the Gantt chart, network diagram, and RACI chart
- Establish and use baselines
- Monitor and maintain the project
- Perform basic management tasks, including leading status meetings and ensuring all documents are complete at the end of the project
2. Advanced Project Management: Learn the Advance Skills in Project Management
Build your project management skills and learn how to apply the latest tools, strategies, and technology to execute any project successfully. Our comprehensive Advanced Project Management Certification will teach you how to become an effective project manager by helping you obtain the skills expected from high-level project management positions.
In this premium course developed by industry experts, you will focus on two advanced project management areas. The first area is advanced project management techniques, such as communication plans and status meetings. The second area is general management skills, such as building a winning team and rewarding team members.
Our Advanced Project Management Certification will discuss advanced project management techniques to master to bring your projects to the next level. It's easy to forget the "manager" part of your "project manager" title amongst all the activities during a project. However, you must hone your management skills as they are an essential part of your success as a project manager.
At Courses For Success, our courses are designed by professionals, for professionals. We maintain the highest level of quality courses to ensure your success. By completing our Advanced Project Management Certification, you will be equipped with the right skill-set to ensure you stand out from the competition!
By the end of this Advanced Project Management Online Course, you will be able to:
- Think critically when choosing a project team.
- Make the best of an assigned project team.
- Help teams move through various stages to become a high-functioning unit.
- Maximize productivity at team meetings.
- Reward and motivate your team.
- Develop and execute a communication plan.
- Communicate with sponsors and executives more effectively.
- Identify strategies for working with problem team members.
3. Intermediate Project Management: Achieve Your Goals Through Project Management
Project management is not just for certain industries or job titles. Most of us are expected to complete assignments that are not a usual part of our job and to get the job done well, within a budget, and on time. This course will share some project management techniques that can help you achieve your goals. We recommend that you complete “Project Management Fundamentals” before beginning this course.
In this course, you will focus on the last three stages of the project life cycle: planning, execution, and termination. This includes identifying tasks and resources; using scheduling techniques like the work breakdown structure, Gantt charts, and network diagrams; preparing a budget; executing a project; and controlling changes.
By the end of this Intermediate Project Management Online Course, you will be able to:
- Identify your project’s tasks and resources.
- Order tasks using the Work Breakdown Structure.
- Schedule tasks effectively.
- Use basic planning tools such as a Gantt chart, PERT diagram, and network diagram.
- Prepare a project budget.
- Modify the project budget and schedule to meet targets.
- Identify and manage risks.
- Prepare a final project plan.
- Execute and terminate a project.
- Develop and manage a change control process.
4. Risk Assessment: Learn The Most Essential Part Of Project Management
Risk management has long been an essential part of project management, but it has also become an increasingly important part of organizational best practices. This course will introduce you to the basic principles of risk management.
In this course, you will learn about the seven R’s and four T’s that traditionally represent the key activities of risk management. This will give you a framework that you can customize for a single project, a department, or an entire company.
By the end of this Risk Management Short Course, you will be able to:
- Define risk and risk management.
- Describe the COSO ERM cube and ISO 31000.
- Establish a risk management context.
- Describe the 7 R’s and 4 T’s that form the framework of risk management activities.
- Design and complete a basic risk assessment.
- Determine the appropriate response to risks and create a plan for those responses.
- Describe the key components of reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of a risk management program.
5. Time Management: How To Manage Your Time And Get Things Done
Personal time management skills are essential skills for effective people. People who use these techniques on a regular basis are the highest achievers in all walks of life, from business to sport to public service. Making these skills part your daily routine will enable you to function exceptionally well, even under intense pressure.
As you master these skills you'll find that you take control of your workload, saying goodbye to the often intense stress of work overload. At the heart of time management is an important shift in focus: Concentrate on results, not on being busy. Many people spend their days in a frenzy of activity, but achieve very little, because they're not concentrating their effort on the things that matter the most.
Time management training begins with setting goals. These goals are recorded, prioritized and may be broken down into a project, an action plan, or a simple task list. This entire process is supported by a skill set that should include personal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, and crisis management. We'll cover all this and more during this Time Management Online Short Course.
Course Topics:
- The SMART Way
- Urgent Important Matrix
- The 80/20 Rule
- Eat That Frog
- The Glass Jar
By the end of this Time Management Online Short Course you will be able to:
- Plan and prioritize daily activities efficiently and in a productive manner.
- Triumph over procrastination.
- Effectively deal with crises.
- Organize your workspace and workflow.
- Efficiently delegate.
- Ritualize your workload.
- Plan effective meetings.
6. Goal Setting & Getting Things Done: Become a Productivity Pro & Blaze Through Your To-Do Lists
Goal Setting is one of the most basic and essential skills someone can develop. We touch on goal characteristics, time management, and what to do when setbacks occur. This course will provide the knowledge and skills you need to complete more tasks, and get things done.
Our Goal Setting and Getting Things Done course will cover strategies to help you deal with distractions and overcome procrastination. These skills will translate into increased satisfaction in your professional and personal life. You will learn the Goal Setting characteristics of successful people and in turn will become happier and more productive.
By the end of this Goal Setting online short course, you will be able to:
- Overcome procrastination
- Manage time effectively
- Accomplish important tasks
- Self-motivate
- Create SMART goals
7. Business Writing: Become an Expert at Writing Effective Emails, Letters, Reports and More
We all know that writing is one of the most important methods of business communication for most people, whether its e-mails, memos, proposals, or major reports. Lots of people struggle with the composition of these. Sometimes it's because they don't have to do it very often so, therefore, it doesn't flow as easily as they would like, sometimes because they are new to a role, or just because it's not their favorite thing.
This Business Writing Online Short Course will provide:
- A quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
- An overview of some the typical business documents, letters, reports, proposals that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.
Course Topics:
- Spelling
- Punctuation
- Writing the Letter
- Proposals Key Info
By the end of the Business Writing Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand the function/purpose of all of the above.
- Utilize the tips and techniques provided here to determine an appropriate structure to use for your business artifacts in different situations.
- Define proofreading and understand the techniques in improving proofreading skills.
- Define peer review and list ways peer review can help improve business writing skills.
- Notice (and correct) common spelling and grammar issues in business writing.
- List guidelines in printing and publishing business writing
8. Organizational Skills: Achieve Your Goals By Being Organized and Productive
Good organizational skills can prove beneficial in many areas of life, including personal and business areas.
Organization skills can increase a person’s general productivity, project management, and can even affect his or her memory and retention skills. These skills are not acquired overnight – it will take a lot of hard work and practice. But with a little guidance and the right tools, anyone can learn how to stop hunting for missing things and become better organized with our Organizational Skills Online Short Course.
By the end of this Organizational Skills Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Examine current habits and routines that are not organized
- Learn to prioritize your time schedule and daily tasks
- Determine ways of storing information and supplies
- Learn to organize personal and work space
- Learn to resist procrastination
- Make plans to stay organized in the future
9. High Performance Teams Inside the Company: Create High Performance Teams That Will Lead to Optimum Productivity
High Performance Teams (Non-remote Workers) are organizations, teams or groups working inside an office environment that are focused on achieving the same goals.
Developing high performing teams instills intrinsic motivation within employees. They find meaning in their work, and this satisfies them more than extrinsic motivators such as commissions. When employees are intrinsically motivated at work, they are less likely to leave the organization. Satisfied employees are loyal, and loyalty reduces turnover. It ensures that only qualified employees staff the organization. Success is assured when qualified employees have a genuine interest in the success of the business.
With our High Performance Teams (Non -remote Workers) Course, you will begin to see how important it is to develop a core set of high performance skills while working in an office locale. By knowing and managing the way people interact in an office setting, you will be positioning your high performance teams for great success!
Course Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of high performance teams
- Address challenges
- Conduct effective meetings
- Be able to see the big picture
- Work collaboratively
- Adequately praise team members
10. Teamwork and Team Building: Teamwork is Vital in a Successful Organization
For most of us, teamwork is a part of everyday life. Whether it's at home, in the community, or at work, we are often expected to be a functional part of a performing team. Having a strong team will benefit any organization and will lead to more successes than not.
The Teamwork and Team Building course will encourage you to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer. You will be given the details and concepts of what makes up a team, and what factors into being a successful team and team member.
Course Topics:
- Three Types of Teams
- T&J Four Phase Model
- Encouraging Teamwork
- The SWOT Analysis
By the end of this Teamwork and Team Building Online Course you, will be able to:
- Understand the concept of a team, and how to monitor success.
- Explain the four phases of the Tuckman team development model.
- Understand the three types of teams.
- Describe actions to take as a leader and as a follower for each of the four phases (Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing).
- Understand the benefits and disadvantages of various team-building activities.
- Describe several team-building activities that you can use, and in what settings.
- Follow strategies for setting and leading team meetings.
- Detail problem - solving strategies using the Six Thinking Hats model -- and one consensus-building approach to solving team problems.
- List actions to do -- and those to avoid -- when encouraging teamwork.
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The Ultimate Project Management Bundle, 10 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Project Management
Module One - Getting Study
Module Two - Key Concepts (Part 1)
- What is a project?
- What is project management?
- What is a project manager?
Module Three - Key Concepts (Part 2)
- About the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- About the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- The five process groups
- The nine knowledge areas
- The triple contraint
Module Four - Initiation (Part 1)
- Identifying your Stakeholders
- Assessing Needs and Wants
- Setting a SMART project goal
- Creating requirements and deliverables
Module Five - Initiation (Part 2)
- Creating a statement of work
- Completing the project planning worksheet
- Completing the project charter
Module Six - Planning (Part 1)
- Managing expectations
- Creating a task list
- Estimating time
- Estimating resources
- Estimating costs
Module Seven - Planning (Part 2)
- Building the work breadkdown structure
- Creating the schedule
- Creating a risk management plan
- Creating a communication plan
Module Eight - Planning Tools
- The Gantt Chart
- The Network Diagram
- Using a RACI Chart
- Going the extra mile: Microsoft Project
Module Nine - Executing the Project
- Establishing baselines
- Monitoring project progress
- Triple constraint reduction methods
Module Ten - Maintaining and Controlling the Project
- Making the most of status updates
- Managing change
- Monitoring risks
Module Eleven - Closing Out
- Preparing for closeout
- Celebrating successes
- Learning from project challenges
- Scope verification
- A final to-do list
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Advanced Project Management
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Choosing the Project Team
- Choosing the Team
- Identifying Possible Candidates
- Making it Happen
- Tips for Getting the People You Need, Part One
- Tips for Getting the People You Need, Part Two
- Making the Best of an Assigned Team
- Assigning Work
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Four Issues to Address with Project Teams
Session 3: Building a Winning Team
- Why is Teamwork Important?
- Maintaining Momentum
- Staying Positive
- Tips for Building a Winning Team
- Summary
- The Stages of Team Development
Session 4: Managing Team Meetings
- Starting on the Right Foot, Part One
- Starting on the Right Foot, Part Two
- Summary
- Making Committees Work
- Tips for Success
- Making Connections
Session 5: Easy Ways to Reward Your Team
- Top Ten Rewards
Session 6: Developing a Communication Plan
- The Five Components
- Who
- When
- Why
- What
- How
- How: Completing the Plan
- Tips
- A Word about Rumors
- Communication Essentials
- Case Study
- Task Two
Session 7: Communicating with Sponsors and Executives
- Communication Excellence
- Setting Expectations
- Staggering Deliverables
- Staying on Track
- Meeting Tips and Tricks
- Making Connections
Session 8: Dealing with Problem Team Members
- Developing Understanding
- Mutual Respect
- Common Ground
- Staying in Control
- When to Walk Away
- When Things Don’t Work
Session 9: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Intermediate Project Management
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What Really Needs To Be Done?
- Where Do We Start?
- Case Study
- Sample Resource List, Part One
- Sample Resource List, Part Two
- Sample Resource List, Part Three
- How Far Do You Go?
- Sample Cost List
- No One Works For Free!
- Petes Cost List
Session 3: The Work Breakdown Structure
- About Milestones
- About the Work Breakdown Structure
- Sample WBS
Session 4: Scheduling Techniques
- Preparing a Basic Schedule
- Gathering Resources
- Formula for Estimating Time
- Sample Estimation Table
- Other Scheduling Factors
- Scheduling Checklist
- Planning Tool Options
- Activity Scheduling
- Planning Tools
- Action Planning Worksheets
- Milestone Charts
- PERT Diagrams, Part One
- PERT Diagrams, Part Two
- Along the Critical Path
- Gantt Charts
- Computer-Created Gantt Charts
- Creating a Gantt Chart
- Network Diagrams
- Sample Network Diagram
- Five Steps to Create a Network Diagram
- Other Things to Know about Network Diagramming, Part One
- Other Things to Know about Network Diagramming, Part Two
- Tips and Tricks
- Flow Charts
- Sample Flow Chart
Session 5: Budgeting Tips and Tricks
- Budgeting Basics
- Estimation Techniques
- Gathering Information
- Budgeting Challenges
- Sample Template
- Petes Budget
Session 6: Assessing Project Risks
- Understanding Risks
- Common Risks
- Planning for Risk
Session 7: Preparing the Final Plan
- Planning Checklist
- Additional Documents
- Master Chart Sample
Session 8: Making it Fit
- Schedule and Budget Compression
- Compressing the Budget
- Notes
- Case Study
- Budget Template
Session 9: The Execution Phase
- Key Tasks
- Maintaining the Rhythm
- The 95% Phenomenon
Session 10: Controlling Changes
- A Basic Process
- Sample Change Request Form
Session 11: Closing Out a Project
- Preparing for Closing
- Checklist of Tasks
- Lessons Learned
Session 12: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 4 - Risk Assessment
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Understanding Risk
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Defining Risk and Risk Management
- Types of Risks
- Examples of Risk
- What is Risk Management?
- Establishing Your Risk Management Context
- Key Models
- ISO 31000 Standard and Guide 73
Session 3: Risk Management Activities
- The Seven R’s And Four T’s
Session 4: Assessing Risk
- A Risk Assessment Process
- Sample Template
- Identifying Risks
- Evaluation Method
- General Motors
- Task One: Risk One
- Task One: Risk Two
- Task One: Risk Three
- Task Two
Session 5: Responding to Risks
- Risk Responses
- Key Considerations
- Case Study: General Motors (Part Two)
Session 6: Resourcing Controls
- Identifying and Evaluating Controls
- Case Study: General Motors (Part Three)
Session 7: Reaction Planning
- The Worst-Case Scenario
- Case Study: General Motors (Part Four)
Session 8: Reporting and Monitoring
- The Reporting Structure
- Reporting and Monitoring Framework
- Reporting Checklist
- Monitoring Checklist
Session 9: Reviewing and Evaluating the Framework
- A Review Checklist
- Scaling the Program
- Back at Work
Session 10: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 5 - Time Management
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: SMARTER Goals
- The Three P’s
- Create SMARTER Goals
- Prioritizing Your Goals
- Visualize your Goals-Visualization
Section Three: Prioritizing Your Time
- The 80/20 Rule
- Prioritizing with the Urgent-Important Matrix
- Being Assertive...Saying “NO” to Requests you can’t meet.
Section Four: Planning
- Using To Do List
- The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
- Ready, Fire, Aim!
Section Five: Procrastination
- Why We Procrastinate
- Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- Eat That Frog!
Section Six: Managing Crisis
- When Crisis Calls...do you have a Contingency Plan?
- Creating a Plan
- Executing the Plan
- Lessons Learned
Section Seven: The Organized Workspace
- De-Clutter
- Managing Workflow
- Dealing with E-mail...email etiquette
- Using Calendars
Section Eight: Delegating
- When to Delegate?
- Who Should I Delegate to?
- Monitoring the Results
Section Nine: The Power of Ritual...Habits
- What is a Ritual/Routine?
- Example Rituals
- Using Rituals to Maximise Time
Section Ten: Meetings
- Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary... Is the meeting necessary?
- Using the PAT Approach
- Effective Agenda Writing
- Staying on Track
- Was the Meeting Worthwhile?
Section Eleven: Meeting Alternatives
- Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
- Teleconferencing
- E-mail Lists and Online Groups
- Collaboration Applications
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 6 - Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 1)
- Eat that frog
- Just do it
- The 15 minute rule
- Chop it up
Module Three - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 2)
- Remove distractions
- Start small and build
- Reward yourself
- Set realistic deadlines
Module Four - Four P's of Goal Setting
- They need to be positive
- They need to be personal
- They need to be possible
- They need to be prioritised
Module Five - Improving Motivation
- Remember peak moments
- Write down your goals
- Use gamification
- Track your progress
Module Six - Wise Time Management
- Urgent/important matrix
- The 80/20 rule
- Utilise a calendar
- Create a ritual
Module Seven - Tips for Completing Tasks
- One minute rule
- Five minute rule
- Break up large tasks
- Utilise technology
Module Eight - Increase your Productivity
- Repeat what works
- Get faster
- Remove "should" from your dictionary
- Build on your successes
Module Nine - "To Do"List Characteristics
- Focus on the important
- Chunk, Block, Tackle
- Make it a habit
- Plan ahead
Module Ten - Smart Goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Timely
Module Eleven - Mistakes will Happen
- Accept it
- Bouncing back
- Adapt and learn from them
- If needed, ask for help
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 7 - Business Writing
PART ONE – THE BUILDING BLOCKS
Section One: Getting Started
- a quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) – the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
- an overview of some the typical business documents – letters, reports, proposals – that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.
Section Two: Spelling and Grammar
- Spelling
- Grammar
Section Three: Language and tone
- Clarity
- Conciseness
- Formality
- Focus
- Tone
Section Four: Sentences and Paragraphs
- Parts of a Sentence
- Sentence Length
- Punctuation
- Paragraphs
Section Five: Organization and Structure
- Organisation Approach
Section Six: Tools and Techniques
- The Reader
- The Requirement
- Write faster – effective writing
- Templates
- Proofreading
- Review/Peer Review
- The Appearance - Printing and Publishing
PART TWO – THE DOCUMENTS
Section Seven: Meeting Agendas
- The Basic Structure
Section Eight: E-mails
- Addressing your mails
- Brevity
- Formality
- Attachments
- Forwarding/replying
Section Nine: Business Letters
- The Basic Structure
- Writing the Letter
Section Ten: Proposals
- The Basic Outline
- Key information
- Sequence
- Choosing a Format
- Proposal Structure and Content
- Executive Summaries
Section Eleven: Reports
- Report Structure and format
Section Twelve: Requests for Proposal
- Requests for Proposals
Section Thirteen: Business Cases
- Business Cases
Section Fourteen: General Documentation
- General Documentation
Section Fifteen: Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Organizational Skills
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Remove the Clutter
- Just do it
- You dont have to keep everything
- Three boxes: Keep, donate and trash
- A place for everything and everything in it's place
Module Three - Prioritize
- Write it down
- Urgent / Important Matrix
- Divide tasks
- 80/20 rule
Module Four - Scheduling Your Time
- Have a master calendar
- Setting deadlines
- Remove or limit the time wasters
- Coping with things outside of your control
Module Five - To Do Lists
- Use a day planner
- Finish what you start
- Focus on the important
- Do quick tasks immediately
Module Six - Paper and Paperless Storage
- Find a system that works for you
- Make it consistent
- Make it time sensitive
- Setting up archives
Module Seven - Organization in Your Work Area
- Keeping items within arm's reach
- Only have current projects on your desk
- Arranging your drawers
- Organize to match your workflow
Module Eight - Tools to Fight Procrastination
- Eat that Frog!
- Remove distractions
- Give yourself a reward
- Break up large tasks
Module Nine - Organizing Your Inbox
- Setting delivery rules
- Folder and message hierachy
- Deal with email right away
- Flag and highlight important items
Module Ten - Avoid the Causes of Disorganisation
- Keeping everything
- Not being consistent
- Not following a schedule
- Bad habits
Module Eleven - Discipline is the Key to Stay Organised
- Stay within your systems
- Learn to say No
- Have organisiation be part of your life
- Plan for tomorrow, today
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 9 - High Performance Teams Inside the Company
Module One: Getting Started
- Course Objectives
Module Two: The Benefits of High Performance Teams
- Creates Loyalty
- Optimum Productivity
- Collaboration
- Creates Visibility
Module Three: Challenges of High Performance Teams
- Can Create Competition
- High Turnover Rate
- Negative Focus on Productivity
- Fear of Failure
Module Four: How to Build and Lead High Performance Teams
- Promote Understanding
- Provide Adequate Knowledge
- Facilitate Effective Interaction
- Conduct Effective Meetings
Module Five: Characteristics of High Performance Teams
- Understand the Big Picture
- Have Common Goals
- Work Collaboratively
- Produce Quality Results
Module Six: Roles of an Effective Team Leader
- Provides Adequate Training
- Timely, Constructive Feedback
- Views Mistakes as Opportunities
- Environment of Problem-solving
Module Seven: Leading High Performance Teams (I)
- Vision
- Patience
- Humility
- Humor
Module Eight: Leading High Performance Teams (II)
- Courage
- Compliance
- Tolerance
- Gratitude
Module Nine: Ideas for Motivating High Performance Teams
- Let Employees Be Idealists
- No Negative Criticism
- Give Ample Praise
- Have Lunch with Each Employee
Module Ten: Steps to Retaining High Performers
- Give Them Visibility
- Keep Them Entertained
- Reward Them
- Provide Them with Mentors
Module Eleven: Augmenting Team Performance
- Authority
- Ask Questions
- Quickly Resolve Differences
- Practice Unanimity
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 10 - Teamwork and Team Building
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: Defining Success
- What is a Team?
- An Overview of Tuckman and Jensen’s Four-Phase Model
Section Three: Types of Teams
- The Traditional Team
- What are Self-Directed Teams
- Virtual Teams
Section Four: First Stage of Team Development – Forming
- Characteristics of the Stage Forming
- A Leaders Role for Forming
- A Followers Role for Forming
Section Five: Second Stage of Team Development – Storming
- Characteristics of the Stage Storming
- A Leaders Role for Storming
- A Followers Role for Storming
Section Six: Third Stage of Team Development – Norming
- Characteristics of the Stage Norming
- A Leaders Role for Norming
- A Followers Role for Norming
Section Seven: Fourth Stage of Team Development – Performing
- Characteristics of the Stage Performing
- A Leaders Role for Performing
- A Followers Role for Performing
Section Eight: Team Building Activities
- The Benefits and Disadvantages
- Team-Building Activities That Won’t Make People Cringe
- Location for Team-Building
Section Nine: Making the Most of Team Meetings
- Setting the Time and the Place
- Trying the 50-Minute Meeting
- Using Celebrations of All Sizes
Section Ten: Solving Problems as a Team
- The Six Thinking Hats
- Encouraging Brainstorming
- Basic Brainstorming
- Building Consensus
Section Eleven: Encouraging Teamwork
- Some Things to Do
- Some Things to Avoid
- Some Things to Consider
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Requirements
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
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What you will learn - Being Able to Manage Projects is Important in Getting Things Done
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- Project Management
- Advanced Project Management
- Intermediate Project Management
- Risk Assessment
- Time Management
- Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
- Business Writing
- Organizational Skills
- High Performance Teams Inside the Company
- Teamwork and Team Building
1. Project Management: Being Able to Manage Projects is Important in Getting Things Done
In the past few decades, organizations have discovered something incredible: principles that have been used to create enormous successes in large projects can be applied to projects of any size to create amazing success. As a result, many employees are expected to understand project management techniques and how to apply them to projects of any size.
This Project Management Online Short Course will give you an overview of the entire project management process, as well as key project management tools that they can use every day.
By the end of this Project Management Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Define projects, project management, and project managers
- Identify the five process groups and nine knowledge areas as defined by the PMI
- Describe the triple constraint
- Perform a project needs assessment and write goals, requirements and deliverables
- Create key project documents, including the statement of work, project planning worksheet, and project charter
- Build a project schedule by estimating time, cost and resources
- Understand and use the work breakdown structure
- Create project planning documents, such as a schedule, risk management plan, and communication plan
- Use planning tools, including the Gantt chart, network diagram, and RACI chart
- Establish and use baselines
- Monitor and maintain the project
- Perform basic management tasks, including leading status meetings and ensuring all documents are complete at the end of the project
2. Advanced Project Management: Learn the Advance Skills in Project Management
Build your project management skills and learn how to apply the latest tools, strategies, and technology to execute any project successfully. Our comprehensive Advanced Project Management Certification will teach you how to become an effective project manager by helping you obtain the skills expected from high-level project management positions.
In this premium course developed by industry experts, you will focus on two advanced project management areas. The first area is advanced project management techniques, such as communication plans and status meetings. The second area is general management skills, such as building a winning team and rewarding team members.
Our Advanced Project Management Certification will discuss advanced project management techniques to master to bring your projects to the next level. It's easy to forget the "manager" part of your "project manager" title amongst all the activities during a project. However, you must hone your management skills as they are an essential part of your success as a project manager.
At Courses For Success, our courses are designed by professionals, for professionals. We maintain the highest level of quality courses to ensure your success. By completing our Advanced Project Management Certification, you will be equipped with the right skill-set to ensure you stand out from the competition!
By the end of this Advanced Project Management Online Course, you will be able to:
- Think critically when choosing a project team.
- Make the best of an assigned project team.
- Help teams move through various stages to become a high-functioning unit.
- Maximize productivity at team meetings.
- Reward and motivate your team.
- Develop and execute a communication plan.
- Communicate with sponsors and executives more effectively.
- Identify strategies for working with problem team members.
3. Intermediate Project Management: Achieve Your Goals Through Project Management
Project management is not just for certain industries or job titles. Most of us are expected to complete assignments that are not a usual part of our job and to get the job done well, within a budget, and on time. This course will share some project management techniques that can help you achieve your goals. We recommend that you complete “Project Management Fundamentals” before beginning this course.
In this course, you will focus on the last three stages of the project life cycle: planning, execution, and termination. This includes identifying tasks and resources; using scheduling techniques like the work breakdown structure, Gantt charts, and network diagrams; preparing a budget; executing a project; and controlling changes.
By the end of this Intermediate Project Management Online Course, you will be able to:
- Identify your project’s tasks and resources.
- Order tasks using the Work Breakdown Structure.
- Schedule tasks effectively.
- Use basic planning tools such as a Gantt chart, PERT diagram, and network diagram.
- Prepare a project budget.
- Modify the project budget and schedule to meet targets.
- Identify and manage risks.
- Prepare a final project plan.
- Execute and terminate a project.
- Develop and manage a change control process.
4. Risk Assessment: Learn The Most Essential Part Of Project Management
Risk management has long been an essential part of project management, but it has also become an increasingly important part of organizational best practices. This course will introduce you to the basic principles of risk management.
In this course, you will learn about the seven R’s and four T’s that traditionally represent the key activities of risk management. This will give you a framework that you can customize for a single project, a department, or an entire company.
By the end of this Risk Management Short Course, you will be able to:
- Define risk and risk management.
- Describe the COSO ERM cube and ISO 31000.
- Establish a risk management context.
- Describe the 7 R’s and 4 T’s that form the framework of risk management activities.
- Design and complete a basic risk assessment.
- Determine the appropriate response to risks and create a plan for those responses.
- Describe the key components of reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of a risk management program.
5. Time Management: How To Manage Your Time And Get Things Done
Personal time management skills are essential skills for effective people. People who use these techniques on a regular basis are the highest achievers in all walks of life, from business to sport to public service. Making these skills part your daily routine will enable you to function exceptionally well, even under intense pressure.
As you master these skills you'll find that you take control of your workload, saying goodbye to the often intense stress of work overload. At the heart of time management is an important shift in focus: Concentrate on results, not on being busy. Many people spend their days in a frenzy of activity, but achieve very little, because they're not concentrating their effort on the things that matter the most.
Time management training begins with setting goals. These goals are recorded, prioritized and may be broken down into a project, an action plan, or a simple task list. This entire process is supported by a skill set that should include personal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, and crisis management. We'll cover all this and more during this Time Management Online Short Course.
Course Topics:
- The SMART Way
- Urgent Important Matrix
- The 80/20 Rule
- Eat That Frog
- The Glass Jar
By the end of this Time Management Online Short Course you will be able to:
- Plan and prioritize daily activities efficiently and in a productive manner.
- Triumph over procrastination.
- Effectively deal with crises.
- Organize your workspace and workflow.
- Efficiently delegate.
- Ritualize your workload.
- Plan effective meetings.
6. Goal Setting & Getting Things Done: Become a Productivity Pro & Blaze Through Your To-Do Lists
Goal Setting is one of the most basic and essential skills someone can develop. We touch on goal characteristics, time management, and what to do when setbacks occur. This course will provide the knowledge and skills you need to complete more tasks, and get things done.
Our Goal Setting and Getting Things Done course will cover strategies to help you deal with distractions and overcome procrastination. These skills will translate into increased satisfaction in your professional and personal life. You will learn the Goal Setting characteristics of successful people and in turn will become happier and more productive.
By the end of this Goal Setting online short course, you will be able to:
- Overcome procrastination
- Manage time effectively
- Accomplish important tasks
- Self-motivate
- Create SMART goals
7. Business Writing: Become an Expert at Writing Effective Emails, Letters, Reports and More
We all know that writing is one of the most important methods of business communication for most people, whether its e-mails, memos, proposals, or major reports. Lots of people struggle with the composition of these. Sometimes it's because they don't have to do it very often so, therefore, it doesn't flow as easily as they would like, sometimes because they are new to a role, or just because it's not their favorite thing.
This Business Writing Online Short Course will provide:
- A quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
- An overview of some the typical business documents, letters, reports, proposals that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.
Course Topics:
- Spelling
- Punctuation
- Writing the Letter
- Proposals Key Info
By the end of the Business Writing Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand the function/purpose of all of the above.
- Utilize the tips and techniques provided here to determine an appropriate structure to use for your business artifacts in different situations.
- Define proofreading and understand the techniques in improving proofreading skills.
- Define peer review and list ways peer review can help improve business writing skills.
- Notice (and correct) common spelling and grammar issues in business writing.
- List guidelines in printing and publishing business writing
8. Organizational Skills: Achieve Your Goals By Being Organized and Productive
Good organizational skills can prove beneficial in many areas of life, including personal and business areas.
Organization skills can increase a person’s general productivity, project management, and can even affect his or her memory and retention skills. These skills are not acquired overnight – it will take a lot of hard work and practice. But with a little guidance and the right tools, anyone can learn how to stop hunting for missing things and become better organized with our Organizational Skills Online Short Course.
By the end of this Organizational Skills Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Examine current habits and routines that are not organized
- Learn to prioritize your time schedule and daily tasks
- Determine ways of storing information and supplies
- Learn to organize personal and work space
- Learn to resist procrastination
- Make plans to stay organized in the future
9. High Performance Teams Inside the Company: Create High Performance Teams That Will Lead to Optimum Productivity
High Performance Teams (Non-remote Workers) are organizations, teams or groups working inside an office environment that are focused on achieving the same goals.
Developing high performing teams instills intrinsic motivation within employees. They find meaning in their work, and this satisfies them more than extrinsic motivators such as commissions. When employees are intrinsically motivated at work, they are less likely to leave the organization. Satisfied employees are loyal, and loyalty reduces turnover. It ensures that only qualified employees staff the organization. Success is assured when qualified employees have a genuine interest in the success of the business.
With our High Performance Teams (Non -remote Workers) Course, you will begin to see how important it is to develop a core set of high performance skills while working in an office locale. By knowing and managing the way people interact in an office setting, you will be positioning your high performance teams for great success!
Course Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of high performance teams
- Address challenges
- Conduct effective meetings
- Be able to see the big picture
- Work collaboratively
- Adequately praise team members
10. Teamwork and Team Building: Teamwork is Vital in a Successful Organization
For most of us, teamwork is a part of everyday life. Whether it's at home, in the community, or at work, we are often expected to be a functional part of a performing team. Having a strong team will benefit any organization and will lead to more successes than not.
The Teamwork and Team Building course will encourage you to explore the different aspects of a team, as well as ways that they can become a top-notch team performer. You will be given the details and concepts of what makes up a team, and what factors into being a successful team and team member.
Course Topics:
- Three Types of Teams
- T&J Four Phase Model
- Encouraging Teamwork
- The SWOT Analysis
By the end of this Teamwork and Team Building Online Course you, will be able to:
- Understand the concept of a team, and how to monitor success.
- Explain the four phases of the Tuckman team development model.
- Understand the three types of teams.
- Describe actions to take as a leader and as a follower for each of the four phases (Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing).
- Understand the benefits and disadvantages of various team-building activities.
- Describe several team-building activities that you can use, and in what settings.
- Follow strategies for setting and leading team meetings.
- Detail problem - solving strategies using the Six Thinking Hats model -- and one consensus-building approach to solving team problems.
- List actions to do -- and those to avoid -- when encouraging teamwork.
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The Ultimate Project Management Bundle, 10 Course Bundle includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Project Management
Module One - Getting Study
Module Two - Key Concepts (Part 1)
- What is a project?
- What is project management?
- What is a project manager?
Module Three - Key Concepts (Part 2)
- About the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- About the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- The five process groups
- The nine knowledge areas
- The triple contraint
Module Four - Initiation (Part 1)
- Identifying your Stakeholders
- Assessing Needs and Wants
- Setting a SMART project goal
- Creating requirements and deliverables
Module Five - Initiation (Part 2)
- Creating a statement of work
- Completing the project planning worksheet
- Completing the project charter
Module Six - Planning (Part 1)
- Managing expectations
- Creating a task list
- Estimating time
- Estimating resources
- Estimating costs
Module Seven - Planning (Part 2)
- Building the work breadkdown structure
- Creating the schedule
- Creating a risk management plan
- Creating a communication plan
Module Eight - Planning Tools
- The Gantt Chart
- The Network Diagram
- Using a RACI Chart
- Going the extra mile: Microsoft Project
Module Nine - Executing the Project
- Establishing baselines
- Monitoring project progress
- Triple constraint reduction methods
Module Ten - Maintaining and Controlling the Project
- Making the most of status updates
- Managing change
- Monitoring risks
Module Eleven - Closing Out
- Preparing for closeout
- Celebrating successes
- Learning from project challenges
- Scope verification
- A final to-do list
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Advanced Project Management
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Choosing the Project Team
- Choosing the Team
- Identifying Possible Candidates
- Making it Happen
- Tips for Getting the People You Need, Part One
- Tips for Getting the People You Need, Part Two
- Making the Best of an Assigned Team
- Assigning Work
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Four Issues to Address with Project Teams
Session 3: Building a Winning Team
- Why is Teamwork Important?
- Maintaining Momentum
- Staying Positive
- Tips for Building a Winning Team
- Summary
- The Stages of Team Development
Session 4: Managing Team Meetings
- Starting on the Right Foot, Part One
- Starting on the Right Foot, Part Two
- Summary
- Making Committees Work
- Tips for Success
- Making Connections
Session 5: Easy Ways to Reward Your Team
- Top Ten Rewards
Session 6: Developing a Communication Plan
- The Five Components
- Who
- When
- Why
- What
- How
- How: Completing the Plan
- Tips
- A Word about Rumors
- Communication Essentials
- Case Study
- Task Two
Session 7: Communicating with Sponsors and Executives
- Communication Excellence
- Setting Expectations
- Staggering Deliverables
- Staying on Track
- Meeting Tips and Tricks
- Making Connections
Session 8: Dealing with Problem Team Members
- Developing Understanding
- Mutual Respect
- Common Ground
- Staying in Control
- When to Walk Away
- When Things Don’t Work
Session 9: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 3 - Intermediate Project Management
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: What Really Needs To Be Done?
- Where Do We Start?
- Case Study
- Sample Resource List, Part One
- Sample Resource List, Part Two
- Sample Resource List, Part Three
- How Far Do You Go?
- Sample Cost List
- No One Works For Free!
- Petes Cost List
Session 3: The Work Breakdown Structure
- About Milestones
- About the Work Breakdown Structure
- Sample WBS
Session 4: Scheduling Techniques
- Preparing a Basic Schedule
- Gathering Resources
- Formula for Estimating Time
- Sample Estimation Table
- Other Scheduling Factors
- Scheduling Checklist
- Planning Tool Options
- Activity Scheduling
- Planning Tools
- Action Planning Worksheets
- Milestone Charts
- PERT Diagrams, Part One
- PERT Diagrams, Part Two
- Along the Critical Path
- Gantt Charts
- Computer-Created Gantt Charts
- Creating a Gantt Chart
- Network Diagrams
- Sample Network Diagram
- Five Steps to Create a Network Diagram
- Other Things to Know about Network Diagramming, Part One
- Other Things to Know about Network Diagramming, Part Two
- Tips and Tricks
- Flow Charts
- Sample Flow Chart
Session 5: Budgeting Tips and Tricks
- Budgeting Basics
- Estimation Techniques
- Gathering Information
- Budgeting Challenges
- Sample Template
- Petes Budget
Session 6: Assessing Project Risks
- Understanding Risks
- Common Risks
- Planning for Risk
Session 7: Preparing the Final Plan
- Planning Checklist
- Additional Documents
- Master Chart Sample
Session 8: Making it Fit
- Schedule and Budget Compression
- Compressing the Budget
- Notes
- Case Study
- Budget Template
Session 9: The Execution Phase
- Key Tasks
- Maintaining the Rhythm
- The 95% Phenomenon
Session 10: Controlling Changes
- A Basic Process
- Sample Change Request Form
Session 11: Closing Out a Project
- Preparing for Closing
- Checklist of Tasks
- Lessons Learned
Session 12: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 4 - Risk Assessment
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
Session 2: Understanding Risk
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Defining Risk and Risk Management
- Types of Risks
- Examples of Risk
- What is Risk Management?
- Establishing Your Risk Management Context
- Key Models
- ISO 31000 Standard and Guide 73
Session 3: Risk Management Activities
- The Seven R’s And Four T’s
Session 4: Assessing Risk
- A Risk Assessment Process
- Sample Template
- Identifying Risks
- Evaluation Method
- General Motors
- Task One: Risk One
- Task One: Risk Two
- Task One: Risk Three
- Task Two
Session 5: Responding to Risks
- Risk Responses
- Key Considerations
- Case Study: General Motors (Part Two)
Session 6: Resourcing Controls
- Identifying and Evaluating Controls
- Case Study: General Motors (Part Three)
Session 7: Reaction Planning
- The Worst-Case Scenario
- Case Study: General Motors (Part Four)
Session 8: Reporting and Monitoring
- The Reporting Structure
- Reporting and Monitoring Framework
- Reporting Checklist
- Monitoring Checklist
Session 9: Reviewing and Evaluating the Framework
- A Review Checklist
- Scaling the Program
- Back at Work
Session 10: A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 5 - Time Management
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: SMARTER Goals
- The Three P’s
- Create SMARTER Goals
- Prioritizing Your Goals
- Visualize your Goals-Visualization
Section Three: Prioritizing Your Time
- The 80/20 Rule
- Prioritizing with the Urgent-Important Matrix
- Being Assertive...Saying “NO” to Requests you can’t meet.
Section Four: Planning
- Using To Do List
- The Glass Jar: Rocks, Pebbles, Sand, and Water
- Ready, Fire, Aim!
Section Five: Procrastination
- Why We Procrastinate
- Nine Ways to Overcome Procrastination
- Eat That Frog!
Section Six: Managing Crisis
- When Crisis Calls...do you have a Contingency Plan?
- Creating a Plan
- Executing the Plan
- Lessons Learned
Section Seven: The Organized Workspace
- De-Clutter
- Managing Workflow
- Dealing with E-mail...email etiquette
- Using Calendars
Section Eight: Delegating
- When to Delegate?
- Who Should I Delegate to?
- Monitoring the Results
Section Nine: The Power of Ritual...Habits
- What is a Ritual/Routine?
- Example Rituals
- Using Rituals to Maximise Time
Section Ten: Meetings
- Deciding if a Meeting is Necessary... Is the meeting necessary?
- Using the PAT Approach
- Effective Agenda Writing
- Staying on Track
- Was the Meeting Worthwhile?
Section Eleven: Meeting Alternatives
- Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms
- Teleconferencing
- E-mail Lists and Online Groups
- Collaboration Applications
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 6 - Goal Setting & Getting Things Done
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 1)
- Eat that frog
- Just do it
- The 15 minute rule
- Chop it up
Module Three - Overcoming Procrastination (Part 2)
- Remove distractions
- Start small and build
- Reward yourself
- Set realistic deadlines
Module Four - Four P's of Goal Setting
- They need to be positive
- They need to be personal
- They need to be possible
- They need to be prioritised
Module Five - Improving Motivation
- Remember peak moments
- Write down your goals
- Use gamification
- Track your progress
Module Six - Wise Time Management
- Urgent/important matrix
- The 80/20 rule
- Utilise a calendar
- Create a ritual
Module Seven - Tips for Completing Tasks
- One minute rule
- Five minute rule
- Break up large tasks
- Utilise technology
Module Eight - Increase your Productivity
- Repeat what works
- Get faster
- Remove "should" from your dictionary
- Build on your successes
Module Nine - "To Do"List Characteristics
- Focus on the important
- Chunk, Block, Tackle
- Make it a habit
- Plan ahead
Module Ten - Smart Goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Timely
Module Eleven - Mistakes will Happen
- Accept it
- Bouncing back
- Adapt and learn from them
- If needed, ask for help
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 7 - Business Writing
PART ONE – THE BUILDING BLOCKS
Section One: Getting Started
- a quick refresher on basic writing concepts (such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation) – the things that we often miss especially when completing work under pressure; and
- an overview of some the typical business documents – letters, reports, proposals – that you may have to deal with, with tips on structure, style etc.
Section Two: Spelling and Grammar
- Spelling
- Grammar
Section Three: Language and tone
- Clarity
- Conciseness
- Formality
- Focus
- Tone
Section Four: Sentences and Paragraphs
- Parts of a Sentence
- Sentence Length
- Punctuation
- Paragraphs
Section Five: Organization and Structure
- Organisation Approach
Section Six: Tools and Techniques
- The Reader
- The Requirement
- Write faster – effective writing
- Templates
- Proofreading
- Review/Peer Review
- The Appearance - Printing and Publishing
PART TWO – THE DOCUMENTS
Section Seven: Meeting Agendas
- The Basic Structure
Section Eight: E-mails
- Addressing your mails
- Brevity
- Formality
- Attachments
- Forwarding/replying
Section Nine: Business Letters
- The Basic Structure
- Writing the Letter
Section Ten: Proposals
- The Basic Outline
- Key information
- Sequence
- Choosing a Format
- Proposal Structure and Content
- Executive Summaries
Section Eleven: Reports
- Report Structure and format
Section Twelve: Requests for Proposal
- Requests for Proposals
Section Thirteen: Business Cases
- Business Cases
Section Fourteen: General Documentation
- General Documentation
Section Fifteen: Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Organizational Skills
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Remove the Clutter
- Just do it
- You dont have to keep everything
- Three boxes: Keep, donate and trash
- A place for everything and everything in it's place
Module Three - Prioritize
- Write it down
- Urgent / Important Matrix
- Divide tasks
- 80/20 rule
Module Four - Scheduling Your Time
- Have a master calendar
- Setting deadlines
- Remove or limit the time wasters
- Coping with things outside of your control
Module Five - To Do Lists
- Use a day planner
- Finish what you start
- Focus on the important
- Do quick tasks immediately
Module Six - Paper and Paperless Storage
- Find a system that works for you
- Make it consistent
- Make it time sensitive
- Setting up archives
Module Seven - Organization in Your Work Area
- Keeping items within arm's reach
- Only have current projects on your desk
- Arranging your drawers
- Organize to match your workflow
Module Eight - Tools to Fight Procrastination
- Eat that Frog!
- Remove distractions
- Give yourself a reward
- Break up large tasks
Module Nine - Organizing Your Inbox
- Setting delivery rules
- Folder and message hierachy
- Deal with email right away
- Flag and highlight important items
Module Ten - Avoid the Causes of Disorganisation
- Keeping everything
- Not being consistent
- Not following a schedule
- Bad habits
Module Eleven - Discipline is the Key to Stay Organised
- Stay within your systems
- Learn to say No
- Have organisiation be part of your life
- Plan for tomorrow, today
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 9 - High Performance Teams Inside the Company
Module One: Getting Started
- Course Objectives
Module Two: The Benefits of High Performance Teams
- Creates Loyalty
- Optimum Productivity
- Collaboration
- Creates Visibility
Module Three: Challenges of High Performance Teams
- Can Create Competition
- High Turnover Rate
- Negative Focus on Productivity
- Fear of Failure
Module Four: How to Build and Lead High Performance Teams
- Promote Understanding
- Provide Adequate Knowledge
- Facilitate Effective Interaction
- Conduct Effective Meetings
Module Five: Characteristics of High Performance Teams
- Understand the Big Picture
- Have Common Goals
- Work Collaboratively
- Produce Quality Results
Module Six: Roles of an Effective Team Leader
- Provides Adequate Training
- Timely, Constructive Feedback
- Views Mistakes as Opportunities
- Environment of Problem-solving
Module Seven: Leading High Performance Teams (I)
- Vision
- Patience
- Humility
- Humor
Module Eight: Leading High Performance Teams (II)
- Courage
- Compliance
- Tolerance
- Gratitude
Module Nine: Ideas for Motivating High Performance Teams
- Let Employees Be Idealists
- No Negative Criticism
- Give Ample Praise
- Have Lunch with Each Employee
Module Ten: Steps to Retaining High Performers
- Give Them Visibility
- Keep Them Entertained
- Reward Them
- Provide Them with Mentors
Module Eleven: Augmenting Team Performance
- Authority
- Ask Questions
- Quickly Resolve Differences
- Practice Unanimity
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 10 - Teamwork and Team Building
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: Defining Success
- What is a Team?
- An Overview of Tuckman and Jensen’s Four-Phase Model
Section Three: Types of Teams
- The Traditional Team
- What are Self-Directed Teams
- Virtual Teams
Section Four: First Stage of Team Development – Forming
- Characteristics of the Stage Forming
- A Leaders Role for Forming
- A Followers Role for Forming
Section Five: Second Stage of Team Development – Storming
- Characteristics of the Stage Storming
- A Leaders Role for Storming
- A Followers Role for Storming
Section Six: Third Stage of Team Development – Norming
- Characteristics of the Stage Norming
- A Leaders Role for Norming
- A Followers Role for Norming
Section Seven: Fourth Stage of Team Development – Performing
- Characteristics of the Stage Performing
- A Leaders Role for Performing
- A Followers Role for Performing
Section Eight: Team Building Activities
- The Benefits and Disadvantages
- Team-Building Activities That Won’t Make People Cringe
- Location for Team-Building
Section Nine: Making the Most of Team Meetings
- Setting the Time and the Place
- Trying the 50-Minute Meeting
- Using Celebrations of All Sizes
Section Ten: Solving Problems as a Team
- The Six Thinking Hats
- Encouraging Brainstorming
- Basic Brainstorming
- Building Consensus
Section Eleven: Encouraging Teamwork
- Some Things to Do
- Some Things to Avoid
- Some Things to Consider
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
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Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
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