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Do It Now. Office and Time Management. Rationale. It seems like there is always more on your plate than you know what to do with but good planning of use of your time will help you deal with this. Objectives. Upon completion of this training, the participant will be able to:
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Do It Now Office and Time Management
Rationale • It seems like there is always more on your plate than you know what to do with but good planning of use of your time will help you deal with this.
Objectives • Upon completion of this training, the participant will be able to: • Recognize the difference between tasks that support objectives and those that distract from completing objectives. • Deal appropriately with tasks that are distractions. • Respond appropriately to those sending tasks and/or data. • Handle the “In-Box” appropriately in a timely manner. • Develop and make efficient use of a to-do list. • Organize office data and files in a manner that is supported throughout the agency.
Do it now • Proactive people do it now by doing the right things on time
Proactive people initiate actions rather than wait to be prompted
APO Objectives • Know your objectives
Starting to Act Now • Responding is key
Acting Now • Includes dealing with the “In Box”
Deciding Not to Act is an Action • If not relevant to your objectives, consider not doing it.
Acting Now • Includes creating a to-do list
Acting Now • Includes creating a to-do list
Tasks and To-Do Bar Help • Tasks • http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/CH100744081033.aspx • To-Do Bar • http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/CH100744091033.aspx
Structure Your Information • Store your hardcopy and electronic information
Summary • Know your objectives (APO) • Choose to act • Act effectively • Decide to act or decide when it is appropriate not to act when new requests come along • Prioritize • Use your time wisely • Avoid procrastination • Use available tools such as Outlook Tasks • Structure your information and records
You have completed the module. You should now complete the learning assessment.