Productivity & Organizational Skills Training – 1 Day in Chicago, IL

Fri Oct 10 2025 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson | Chicago

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Productivity & Organizational Skills Training \u2013 1 Day in Chicago, IL
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Develop organizational skills, manage priorities, and sharpen focus with time management strategies for success at work and home.
About this Event

Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)

Language: English

Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours

Certification: Course Completion Certificate

Snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided during the session.


Course Overview:

Developing strong organizational skills is an investment that pays off for years to come. Success begins with being organized, and these skills positively impact every aspect of both your professional and personal life. This workshop equips you with practical tools to enhance your organizational abilities, helping you improve productivity, streamline management, and accelerate professional growth. Many people waste valuable time searching for items and information. By learning effective organizational strategies, you’ll always know where things are and be able to focus on what truly matters.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Eliminate clutter and create an organized environment
  • Effectively prioritize tasks and responsibilities
  • Plan and schedule time efficiently
  • Create and manage actionable to-do lists
  • Implement both paper and digital filing systems
  • Organize and optimize your workspace
  • Use practical tools to overcome procrastination
  • Manage and organize your email inbox
  • Identify and avoid common causes of disorganization
  • Develop the discipline required to maintain long-term organization

Prerequisites:

This course does not require any prior knowledge or experience.

Target Audience:
Anybody who is interested in learning Organizational Skills

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Agenda
Module One: Remove the Clutter

Info: ● Just Do It ● You Don’t Have to Keep Everything ● Three Boxes: Keep, Donate, and Trash ● A Place For Everything And Everything In Its Place ● Case Study


Module Two: Prioritize

Info: ● Write It Down ● Urgent/Important Matrix ● Divide Tasks ● 80/20 Rule ● Case Study


Module Three: Scheduling Your Time

Info: ● Have a Master Calendar ● Setting Deadlines ● Remove or Limit the Time Wasters ● Coping With Things Outside of Our Control ● Case Study


Module Four: To Do Lists

Info: ● Use a Day Planner ● Finish What You Start ● Focus on the Important ● Do Quick Tasks Immediately ● Case Study


Module Five: Paper and Paperless Storage

Info: ● Find a System that Works for You ● Make it Consistent ● Make it Time Sensitive ● Setting up Archives ● Case Study


Module Six: Organization Your Work Area

Info: ● Keeping Items Within Arm’s Reach ● Only Have Current Projects on Your Desk ● Arranging Your Drawers ● Organize to Match Your Workflow ● Case Study


Module Seven: Tools to Fight Procrastination

Info: ● Eat That Frog! ● Remove Distractions ● Give Yourself a Reward ● Break Up Large Tasks ● Case Study


Module Eight: Organizing your Inbox

Info: ● setting up Delivery Rules ● Folder and Message Hierarchy ● Deal with Email Right Away ● Flag and Highlight Important Items ● Case Study


Module Nine: Avoid the Causes of Disorganization

Info: ● Keeping Everything ● Not Being Consistent ● Not Following a Schedule ● Bad Habits ● Case Study


Module Ten: Discipline is the Key to Stay Organized

Info: ● Stay Within Your Systems ● Learn to Say No ● Have Organization Be Part of Your Life ● Plan for Tomorrow, Today ● Case Study


Module Eleven: Wrapping Up

Info: ● Words from the Wise ● Review of Parking Lot ● Lessons Learned ● Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson, 111 West Jackson Boulevard, #Downtown, Suite 1700, Chicago, United States

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