Eliminating Distractions: Time-Saving Tips for Managers

Do you find yourself spendingmore time on extemporary issuesthan pre-planned projects?

Does 5 o'clock roll around and the day'sto-do list is still untouched?

Is your teamlosing sight of long-term goalsbecause of frequent, short-term dilemmas?

In a fast-paced work environment, most managers are familiar with these problems - and although they might feel unavoidable, there are strategic steps you can take topreventtemporary distractions from bottlenecking productivity.

This 60-minute training equips you with strategies to guide your workflow so you canminimize distractions and maximize efficiency.

Program Highlights

Receive tactical answers to your most pressing workflow questions, like:

• How can I be there for my employees without allowing them to monopolize my day with ad hoc issues?
• How can I determine which tasks are crucial and which I can deprioritize?
• How can I incorporate time for problem-solving without going down rabbit holes?

Equip yourself and your team with the tools you need to:

• Achieve more by doing less
• Avoid the complexity trap associated with excessive task-switching
• Focus and work deliberately - even when distractions pop up
• Make quick, smart decisions about prioritizing

You'll leave this training knowing how to:

• Align daily work incentives with long-term goals
• Effectively communicate with employees whose work strays
• Keep work sufficiently diversified without losing emphasis on key deliverables
• Ensure that employees who telecommute or work off-site stay on track and on task

Bonus: Learn the difference between effectively guiding employees on time management and micro-managing!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Michelle Coussens

Michelle Coussens, Business Strategist, Plan B Consulting Michelle Coussens is a business strategist who is a frequently sought out speaker for numerous types of organizations on a wide range of topics related to the workplace, including but not limited to, talent management, business safety and continuity, and financial acuity. In 2020, she created and delivered more than 40 well-regarded presentations for numerous organizations around the world. In 2021, she has already delivered more than 50 signature speeches and training sessions, both online and in person. She holds practical expertise on a variety of HR topics, including but not limited to job design, recruiting, onboarding, training and development, performance management, and succession planning. She is a resourceful, resilient, and relentless business professional with demonstrated success in building new programs, driving short-term efficiencies, and improving long-term effectiveness all through innovation, rigor, and courageous leadership. She has direct experience with a variety of industries, as well as in consulting, education, and not-for-profit organizations. With consistently high participant ratings, her webinars, seminars, and speaking engagements bring practical value to businesses of every size and type.