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Workplace Performance Seminar for nonprofit employees

Each leader, manager and individual contributor is continually judged on their workplace performance. Personal productivity and optimum efficiency demand each individual balance their skills and interests with the available time they have to get things done.

This Workplace Performance Seminar presented by Jason Womack will provide participants with specific examples and practical strategies to achieve their objectives and enhance time and self-management skills.

After attending this seminar, participants identify and implement ways to engage efficiently and effectively with their work. You will also learn how to use technology and other organizational tools as well as optimize your physical workspace.

When is it? 

Hosted by United Way of Stanislaus County
from 9am - 12:30pm Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009*
*Please register by Feb 18th.

How to register 

REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS CLOSED

Christopher Scott
Phone: (209) 523-4562 ext. 124
cscott@uwaystan.org

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Who is Jason Womack? 

As a master trainer and powerhouse educator, Jason Womack is a consummate motivator for anyone endeavoring to take every aspect of life to the highest pinnacle of success, with maximum personal performance, intensity and gusto.

Jason creates effective learning situations and positive performance results. His customized seminars up-level the workflow of entire departments by helping individuals get more done with less time and effort.

Jason is an avid learner who earned two Master's degrees. He got his Master's of Education degree to learn how to teach and went back to school to earn his Master's degree in Psychology to understand learning styles and maximizing information. He applies this wealth of knowledge to corporate learning environments to help solve the day-to-day challenges of work/life balance in an era of increased personal accountability.

Jason spent six years as a senior trainer with the David Allen Company, an internationally recognized consulting company before founding his own "Workplace Performance" coaching and seminar services firm.

Jason races triathlons throughout the US. He personally applies the productivity tools he teaches to his own life to be able to train and race while traveling for work over 200 days a year.

When are YOU at your best? 

In this video, Jason asks, "What does it require for me to be at my best?" He ties in a great Dale Earnhardt Sr. story about organizing your work dashboard too!
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The Womack Company 

Setting up the OutlookDashboard 

In this video, Jason gives some great tips for setting up and organizing your Outlook Dashboard for optimum efficiency and productivity.
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Jason's blog 

Learn more about Workplace Performance from his blog

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Bust these time wasters 

Three great time wasting questions are asked in this video.

How much time do you spend:
1) Waiting on other people?
2) Reminding other people?
3 Forgetting or leaving something behind?

These are three great questions that will help you identify how much time you are wasting and help you waste less time in the future.
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Use speed keys, they speed things along! 

This is a brief video of a presentation that Jason made to 1,100 loan professionals in 2007. He will be presenting a similar type of content and presentation to us in Modesto on Feb 24th.
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Interviews with Jason Womack 

Road Warrior Podcast Interview NEW!
(14 minutes, Episode 12)
Talks Business with Dianne Gubin
(four 5-10 minute segments)
G'Day World - Mr. Motivation
(approx. 55 minutes)
Radio Ojai - Setting New Year's Resolutions
(approx. 15 minutes)
VC Reporter - Body Politics
(web article)

Using the Microsoft® Outlook® Dashboard - agendas 

Learn to utilize the very popular agendas feature of Outlook.
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Motivation. . . Finding your motive for action 

A key quote, "Motivation can only get and take you so far."
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Are you putting your ideas into action, going from A to B? 

Jason talks about taking your ideas and putting them into action. Moving from point A (idea) to point B (action).
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Managing stress through managing agreements 

Here are three great takeaways from this video:

1) Watch the agreements that you make
2) Treat and track the agreements that you do make
3) Look for improvement opportunities
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Are you "disciplined" and getting new, good ideas in? 

What does the word "disciplined" mean to you? It all means different things to us, but we all need to be disciplined to generate new ideas and begin to work on them.
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Books that Jason recommends 

After following Jason's work for over two years, here is a list of books that I've heard him recommend on his blog and at his seminars.

The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done (Harperbusiness Essentials)

Release Date: 01/03/2006

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What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful

Release Date: 01/09/2007

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Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training

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The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life

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Parents' Guide to the Middle School Years

Release Date: 04/28/2009

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More recommended books 

Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior

Release Date: 06/03/2008

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Bit Literacy: Productivity in the Age of Information and E-mail Overload

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A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative

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Think and Grow Rich

Release Date: 11/24/2008

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The Daily Drucker: 366 Days of Insight and Motivation for Getting the Right Things Done

Release Date: 10/26/2004

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More recommended books 

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't

Release Date: 10/16/2001

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The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything

Release Date: 09/09/2004

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How to Win Friends & Influence People

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The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

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Why do you feel time management and productivity are imporatant? 

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Linda Bourcier wrote

I would like to give value to my life because life is short. The productive I can be, I believe I will have a positive impact in the world to come.

Reply Posted February 23, 2009

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Kim Bull wrote

I agree to what has been stated regarding task accomplishment and getting our respective jobs done to keep moving forward . Also, when we can manage time effectively and efficiently and help our staff to do the same, we have the added benefit of increased pride and accomplishment and reduced stress and feelings of frustration.

Reply Posted February 21, 2009

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nicole bowen wrote

It is very important to me due to the many tasks that need to be done in a timely manner.

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

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Pastor Brian wrote

I have certain things that have to be done every week. When I do not manage my time well and my productivity suffers, my family loses. I have do lots of work in the evenings and weekends which takes quality and quanity time away from them.

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

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Christopher Scott wrote

Time management and productivity are extremely important because they are what allows us to accomplish tasks, meeting outcomes and keep projects moving forward.

The more productive we can become productive, the more we will be able to accomplish in the day.

The more productive we can become productive as a team, the more we can accomplish together.

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

What is your definition of "productivity?" 

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Linda Bourcier wrote

Productivity is reaching goals within the timeline set.

Reply Posted February 23, 2009

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Kim Bull wrote

Prioritizing, then doing, what needs to be done in a timely manner. Reprioritizing when necessary, putting first things first depending on your agency, program, & personal mission and values.

Reply Posted February 21, 2009

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nicole bowen wrote

Productivity to me means that I am doing my job correctly and to the best of mt ability

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

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Christopher Scott wrote

I like Jason Womack's definition of productivity which is, "Doing what I said I was going to do, in the time that I promised myself."

For me, being productive is maximizing my time and resources to the best of my ability to serve others.

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

When do you feel that you're 100 percent effective? 

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Linda Bourcier wrote

I feel I am 100% effective when I am physically and mentally exhausted in trying to reach my goals.

Reply Posted February 23, 2009

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Kim Bull wrote

Never.

Reply Posted February 21, 2009

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nicole bowen wrote

I agree with Christopher at the time I am most productive early in the morning. I am 100% focused when I know what I am doing is helping other people.

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

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Christopher Scott wrote

I'm 100 percent effective when I'm able give every ounce of effort that I can to serve and help others. When I'm forcused on outcomes that allow me to accomplish my goals and grow as a leader.

For the times of day that I'm 100 percent productive, I'm productive very early in the morning before 9am, and late at night after 8pm.

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

What is your most productive activity? 

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Linda Bourcier wrote

Teaching classes, working with the community, staff or members are times when I feel I am productive.

Reply Posted February 23, 2009

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Kim Bull wrote

Probably when I am writing, or teaching, or training. But then again, maybe I'm just kidding myself :-)

Reply Posted February 22, 2009

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nicole bowen wrote

Helping others, reading material that will enhance my knowledge, definelty learning from others

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

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Christopher Scott wrote

Growth activities I would say is my most productive activity.

Anytime that I take time to:
- Think
- Read
- Learn
- Talk with mentors

These are all items where I know I'm growing as a leader and a person so that I can better serve others.

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

What are your biggest time wasters?  

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LInda Bourcier wrote

My biggest time waster is becoming distracted with "small fires" instead concentrating on what started the fire.

Reply Posted February 23, 2009

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Kim Bull wrote

Not staying on task. Talking more than necessary: using more words than necessary to get my point across.

Reply Posted February 22, 2009

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nicole bowen wrote

Repeating the same thing over and over....

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

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Pastor Brian wrote

Not staying focused on a particular task.

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

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Christopher Scott wrote

For me, it's wasting time on Facebook & Twitter.

These are web based applications that are not important and not urgent, so I'm working to limit my time on them to a little as possible.

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

What do you do on a regular basis to debrief and reflect on your work? 

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Linda Bourcier wrote

I exercise almost every day. I go home to remind me what is really important in my life.

Reply Posted February 23, 2009

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Kim Bull wrote

Not enough.

Reply Posted February 22, 2009

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Christopher Scott wrote

Every week I spend about 45min - 2hrs doing what Jason calls a, "Weekly Overview."

This is a time where I take time to read over each of my outcomes, projects, tasks, files, and emails folders to see what I'm working on and how I'm doing on them.

This is also an extremely important time for me every single week. It's where I don't actually "do" work, I simply "review" my work.

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

What do you truly want to learn and take away from this seminar? 

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Linda Bourcier wrote

I am using this class to remind me how to become a better leader by improving myself first.

Reply Posted February 23, 2009

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Staci Huber wrote

How to do more with less resources and still keep my sanity.

Reply Posted February 23, 2009

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Kim Bull wrote

Ditto Pastor Brian and Christopher.

I just want to be the best I can be and help my staff be the same.

In this economy, a non-profit agency needs to be leaner, meaner, more time efficient and productive than ever.

Reply Posted February 22, 2009

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Pastor Brian wrote

(!) How to better manage my time
(2) How to more effectively use technology as part of this
(3) How focusing my time can make me a better and more effective leader

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

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Christopher Scott wrote

I really want to learn more about how to manage and lead projects in a way that keeps them constantly moving forward in regards of my own time and tasks, and the time and tasks of the people I'm working with.

I also want to make sure that I implement as much as I can to make myself more productive.

I'm hoping to find a few ideas and techniques that I can share with others in my office and with my volunteers to help them manage their lives and work better.

Reply Posted February 20, 2009

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