Lunch & Learn Course Descriptions
Organizational Ideas That Work
Presenter: Suzanne Barron
Technical Trainer (OIT)
January 12, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Mary Graydon Center 247
Unhealthy stress in the office? Is tension causing clutter? Want to eliminate those time-robbing habits? Make this the month to get organized! In this workshop, you'll learn to more effectively use Lotus Notes to master calendar tasks, prioritize assignments, find more free time in each day and focus on departmental goals by efficiently filing and finding emails. Also see how WIIFM works in helping you better plan your day, explore three approaches to setting priorities to meet your goals/avoid missed deadlines and why incorporating a SMART plan can help you accomplish your organizational objectives.
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Getting Control of How You Spend Your Time
Michelle Frederick
Training and Organizational Development Manager (WLD)
January 18, 12 p.m. - 2 p. m.
Hughes Formal Lounge
Time - there is only so much of it, no matter what you do, you cannot get more. It must be spent at a fixed rate; 60 seconds per minute, 60 minutes per hour. We cannot choose whether to spend it, but only how. Once we’ve wasted time, it is GONE; it cannot be replaced. Organizations are concerned with essentially five kinds of resources – the first four can be manipulated: capital, physical, human, and information – time cannot. Time should be viewed as a tool. You’re in control of how you spend it. Think of the 40 working hours in a week. Are you spending that time in the most effective way? If not, why not? How well do you manage your time? This session will explore how to improve your time management based on your personal preferences and style. Remember, time management should be a proactive process, not a reactive one. You are in control of how you spend your time.
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Blackberry Basics Tips and Tricks
Jackie Palumbo
Manager of Training and Performance Improvement (OIT)
January 24, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Mary Graydon Center 247
Are you a staff member using a university- issued Blackberry? Would you like to harness the power of your Blackberry to enhance your organizational abilities? This informative, interactive seminar will show you how to utilize your Blackberry to more effectively manage your e-mail, calendar and contacts. We will cover the basics of Blackberry use, including managing settings and security, working with your inbox, calendar and contacts, and accessing phone messages. We will also highlight tips and tricks for taking full advantage of the many additional features of your Blackberry.
Basic Blackberry
Getting Started
Settings
Adding Contacts
Sending emails- the keyboard
SMS/MMS
Calendar
Accessing the Internet
Accessing phone messages
Attachments
Voice Notes
Synchronization with your computer
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