Organizational Skills Manual (with CBT option)

Produced

• 2003-2004

Key Features

Student manuals are available in packs of 5.

Organizational Skills Manual, ISBN #0-619-16114-0, 102 pages, student version (without disk), $150 for pack of 5

Organizational Skills Manual: with CD + CBT, 1-4188-4640-6 © 2005, Publish date: December 20, 2004, 102 pages, student version with disk, $165 for pack of 5

Organizational Skills: Instructor Edition + CBT, ISBN 1-4188-4639-2 © 2005, Publish date: December 20, 2004, 104 pages, includes CD with PowerPoint presentation, one manual with CBT and CD is $30

This course introduces students to the basics of information and time management. Students will learn how to assimilate and make the best use of the stream of the daily information flow. Students will also learn how to process, retain, prioritize, and preserve messages and data that are vital for productivity and effectiveness. Course activities will also cover discussing time management techniques and developing time management skills. The manual is designed for quick scanning in the classroom and filled with interactive exercises that help ensure student success.

Course Length: One-Day

Table of Contents:

Unit 1: Information management
Topic A: Managing information
Topic B: The INFO process
Unit 2: Managing incoming information
Topic A: Managing written information
Topic B: Managing oral information
Topic C: Managing electronic information
Topic D: Managing your memory
Unit 3: Managing outgoing information
Topic A: Fundamentals
Topic B: Modes of sending information
Unit 4: Time management
Topic A: Time management
Topic B: Time management problems
Unit 5: Organizing time
Topic A: Getting organized
Topic B: Planning and prioritizing
Topic C: Procrastination
Unit 6: Coordinating time with others
Topic A: Interpersonal communication
Topic B: Office interruptions
Topic C: Effective delegation
Unit 7: Team time management
Topic A: Managing team time
Topic B: Team communication and planning
Topic C: Effective use of team time

Objectives:

•  Manage written, oral, and electronic information, and use memory more effectively.
•  Manage outgoing information, and identify when it's best to use written, oral, or electronic information.
•  Prevent information overload, and manage information by using the INFO process.
•  Manage team time, communicate and plan within a team, and use team time effectively.
   
  Features:
•  Designed specifically for one-day of instructor-led training
•  Modular format allows instructors to skip around within a manual without breaking the overall flow of a course
•  Content available to be licensed and customized to meet your individual training needs
•  Accompanying Instructor's Manual includes marginal annotations and PowerPoint slides with embedded videos to support instructors in the classroom
•  This title may be purchased off-the-shelf, or licensed through CustomCourse software
•  Also available with a companion CBT program.

 Organizational Skills: Instructor Edition + CBT

This course introduces students to the basics of information and time management. Students will learn how to assimilate and make the best use of the stream of the daily information flow. Students will also learn how to process, retain, prioritize, and preserve messages and data that are vital for productivity and effectiveness. Course activities will also cover discussing time management techniques and developing time management skills. This instructor's edition is designed for quick scanning in the classroom, and filled with interactive exercises. Comes with a companion CBT program.

Features:

•  Marginal annotations prompt you with relevant information as you teach the course.
•  PowerPoint slides with embedded videos accompany this book.
•  Use the publisher's dedicated instructor's web site to download important teaching resources.
•  All instructor’s editions have the same consistent layout, structure, voice and timing across all topics to minimize prep time for instructors teaching a variety of courses.
•  This title may be purchased off-the-shelf, or licensed through CustomCourse software.
•  Comes with a companion CBT program.