This document outlines the agenda and content for a business productivity workshop. The workshop encourages participants to invest in themselves and their businesses. It teaches strategies to prioritize tasks, manage information and communication more effectively, and eliminate time wasters. Participants learn to create action plans with clarity and focus to feel more productive and financially secure. They are given resources and checklists to continue implementing strategies after the workshop.

1. The
BusinessProductivity
Workshop!

2. Congratulations!
 For investing in you and
your business!
 For being here despite
your responsibilities
 For saying yes to growth
and education

3. Be aware…

4. Just imagine…
 You work with or sell to your ideal client.
 They come to you…ready to buy/pay!
 You experience peace and financial security
 There’s plenty of time to work and play
 You end your day knowing it was a great
and productive day- EVERY DAY!

5. It is possible!
 To plan your day with purpose!
 To achieve more in less time!
 To have clarity and focus!
 To enjoy all the time off you want!
 To be financially secure!
 To continually make more money!

6. I will teach you…
 Business strategies that promote
growth
 You will learn how to prioritize your
business and life for success
 You will identify what activities are
wasting your time
 Achieve a clear vision for your
business!

7. What about you?
 Your name
 Company, Business
 What is new and good?
 What do you MOST want to get out of
this workshop?

8. About me…
 Business & Productivity Consultant
and founder of
www.BeProductiveToday.com
 Mother, girlfriend, and passionate
productivity advocate!
 My own story….(real quick)

9. Stuff before we begin…
 Ask questions
 Workbook
 Break
 Group work

10. Let’s Get Started!!

11. Where are you now?
 Business
 Purpose
 Passion
 Commitment
Worksheet #1

12. Respect the gift of time…

13. Top 5 Time Wasters
 Multitasking
 Poor Information Management
 Lack of Tools & Techniques
 Unclear Prioritization
 Miscommunication

14. Multitasking
 According to neuro-scientific research,
the human brain cannot focus on
more than one thing at a time
 Stanford University study of heavy and light
multi-taskers
 Task switching, not multitasking
 Fast is not better - it merely takes
more effort

15. Information Management
 Having access to more data than you can
consume in a lifetime
 The Univ. of So CA recently found we consume an
equivalent of 174 newspapers a day and produce 6.
 “It’s not information overload. It’s filter failure.” ~ Clay
Shirky
 How to build better filters
 Email begets email
 Streamline your processes
 Designate times for information gathering

16. Don’t let your tools use you…
 Locate the ‘off’ button.
 Work only on project-related
applications. Close the rest!
 Let it go to voicemail sometimes.
 Utilize online status tools for Skype, IM,
etc.
 Boundary-building exercise ~ just say
‘no’

17. Prioritize for success!
 The Eisenhower
Principle
 Toss all items in
lower left quadrant
 Focus mainly on
upper quadrants
 Leave room for the
unexpected
Worksheet #2

18. Communication Skills
 Email versus phone communication
 Feedback method of communication ~ “What I
heard you say was…”
 Expectation management
 Say ‘no’ with kindness ~ Three-Step Process
• Acknowledge request
• Ask questions
• Negotiate alternatives

19. Let’s turn things around!

20. Fix Multitasking
 Find the time you are most productive
 Set timers
 Eliminate distractions

21. Information Management
 Unsubscribe
 Google reader
 Use Timer

22. Set Priorities
 Working on the right things at the right
time!
 What will bring you the biggest return?
 What will get you closer to your goal?

23. It’s time for a break!

24. What’s keeping you stuck?
Worksheet #3

25. It’s time to take action!

26. Create your action plan
 Clarity is essential for creating an
action plan
 Clarity = Focus = Productivity
 Avoid the S.O.S. Syndrome with
clarity
Worksheet #4

27. Live Examples
Creating an action plan-
In Action!

28. Where do you go from here?
 Accomplishment creates momentum!
 Success Tracking Sheet
 Implementation creates success!
 Implementation Checklist
 Accountability keeps you on track
 Find a buddy or mentor who understands you!
 Celebrate each small accomplishment
 Success Journal
 Invest in your future and business
 Workshops, coaches, mentors, programs that allow
you to grow.

29. Additional Resources
 Free eBook:
“Get it Done! Your Complete Guide to the Next 30 days!”-
BeProductiveToday.com
 Receive weekly productivity tips from
me.
 One-on-one mentoring programs for
business owners ready to take things
to the next level.

30. What did you think?
 I will email a survey- please take a
moment and fill it out! Really
appreciate it!
 Can you help me spread the word?
Share your experience today in order
to inspire others!

31. THANK YOU!!