ELEV-EU 012: Personal Productivity

ELEV-EU 012: Personal Productivity

Course Number: ELEV-EU 012

Duration: One day

Course Description:

Many professionals feel there is never enough time in the day to accomplish everything they need to do. Personal productivity is not about working longer hours—it is about working more intentionally by setting clear goals, establishing effective routines, and using proven organizational tools. When individuals take ownership of how they manage their time, energy, and environment, productivity and focus improve significantly.

The Personal Productivity course helps learners develop practical strategies to organize their work and personal responsibilities more effectively. Learners will explore goal setting, routines, scheduling, task management, basic project management techniques, workspace organization, and strategies for reducing distractions. By applying these tools, learners can work more efficiently, reduce overwhelm, and maintain momentum across tasks and projects.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Set and evaluate SMART goals
• Use routines to improve daily productivity
• Apply scheduling tools to manage time effectively
• Stay organized and manage task lists efficiently
• Start new tasks and projects with clarity and structure
• Use basic project management techniques
• Organize physical and digital workspaces for efficiency
• Manage email and mobile device distractions
• Reduce procrastination and maintain focus

Course Modules:

Module One: Setting SMART Goals

• The three Ps
• SMART goal setting
• Prioritizing goals
• Evaluating and adapting goals

Module Two: The Power of Routines

• Understanding routines
• Personal routines
• Professional routines
• Simplifying daily life

Module Three: Scheduling Yourself

• Time management fundamentals
• Developing a tracking system
• Scheduling appointments
• Scheduling tasks

Module Four: Managing Tasks Effectively

• The one-minute rule
• The five-minute rule
• Recovering when overwhelmed

Module Five: Tackling New Tasks and Projects

• The sliding scale
• Getting started checklists
• Evaluating and adapting plans

Module Six: Project Management Basics

• The triple constraint
• Creating schedules
• Using RACI charts

Module Seven: Creating an Effective Workspace

• Physical workspace setup
• Ergonomics basics
• Using technology efficiently

Module Eight: Organizing Files and Folders

• Organizing paper files
• Organizing electronic files
• Archiving and cleanup schedules

Module Nine: Managing Email and Devices

• Using email time wisely
• Taking action on messages
• Maximizing email tools
• Reducing mobile device distractions

Module Ten: Tackling Procrastination

• Understanding procrastination
• Strategies to overcome delay
• Building momentum

The Personal Productivity course supports learners in taking control of their time, environment, and habits to work more effectively. Join to build practical productivity strategies that increase focus, efficiency, and confidence in managing daily responsibilities.