CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TAX & FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS

Time And Project Management Skills For Greater Productivity

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Webcast
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Basic
Credits
CPE Credits
4 Credits: Business Management & Organization

Course Description

Many people today say they feel more rushed than ever. If you are feeling overwhelmed, this course is for you. This course is designed to provide a ‘big picture’ understanding of the essentials of project team success. Attendees will experience game-like fun while wrestling with the real-life challenges of juggling various projects in a timely manner. We’ll focus on the skills and tools necessary to effectively manage your time and plan out your day, week, month, and year as a professional. Finally, take your newly developed time management skills to the next level by increasing your productivity and enhancing your overall performance. This course will teach you how to work smarter, not harder. Where will you be in five years? It’s up to you and how you manage your priorities.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define the five key processes of project management (as described in the PMBOK): Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling and Closing.
  • Explain the triple constraints of time, cost and requirements that form the ‘Trade-off Triangle’ of project management decision-making.
  • Explain how a project kickoff meeting and project scope statement are used to learn what project sponsors expect from the team.
  • Complete a risk evaluation and contingency plan and explain the importance of risk management.
  • Explain the purpose and importance of several project management tools including work breakdown structure, Gantt charts, responsibility matrix, risk profiles, resource allocation grids, critical path diagrams, and project control reports to sponsors.
  • Prioritizing your day, week, and life.
  • Managing multiple priorities as we focus on key outcomes.
  • Getting more done in less time.
  • Explain what effective professionals do to guide a project team’s and focus on time effectiveness and success.

Course Specifics

Course ID
WC16206782
Revision Date
February 26, 2020
Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Compliance information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

Course Instructor

Ed Robinson Headshot
Ed Robinson, CPA, CSP

Ed Robinson, CPA, CSP, is a highly recognized international speaker, business-growth coach, and author. A “recovering CPA” with an engaging personality, Ed has a wealth of experience and is a proven leader. His audiences leave with a renewed commitment to professionalism and success. President and CEO of Robinson Performance Group with over 30 years’ experience in professional service organizations, Ed provides unique growth strategies and leadership consulting to businesses. Many of his clients experience a dramatic increase in revenue production by applying his ideas and teachings. Ed is a certified professional speaker (CSP), a designation of the International Federation of …

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Time And Project Management Skills For Greater Productivity

Expert Instructors
CPE CREDITS
4 Credits: Business Management & Organization

$196.00


Webcasts are available for viewing Monday - Saturday, 8am - 8pm ET.
This webcast is 4 hours in length so you must start it before 04:00 pm ET.
Start within 5 hour(s) and 36 minutes to watch today.

Icon_Webcast
Webcast
Icon_Level
Basic
Credits
CPE Credits
4 Credits: Business Management & Organization

Course Description

Many people today say they feel more rushed than ever. If you are feeling overwhelmed, this course is for you. This course is designed to provide a ‘big picture’ understanding of the essentials of project team success. Attendees will experience game-like fun while wrestling with the real-life challenges of juggling various projects in a timely manner. We’ll focus on the skills and tools necessary to effectively manage your time and plan out your day, week, month, and year as a professional. Finally, take your newly developed time management skills to the next level by increasing your productivity and enhancing your overall performance. This course will teach you how to work smarter, not harder. Where will you be in five years? It’s up to you and how you manage your priorities.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define the five key processes of project management (as described in the PMBOK): Initiating, Planning, Executing, Controlling and Closing.
  • Explain the triple constraints of time, cost and requirements that form the ‘Trade-off Triangle’ of project management decision-making.
  • Explain how a project kickoff meeting and project scope statement are used to learn what project sponsors expect from the team.
  • Complete a risk evaluation and contingency plan and explain the importance of risk management.
  • Explain the purpose and importance of several project management tools including work breakdown structure, Gantt charts, responsibility matrix, risk profiles, resource allocation grids, critical path diagrams, and project control reports to sponsors.
  • Prioritizing your day, week, and life.
  • Managing multiple priorities as we focus on key outcomes.
  • Getting more done in less time.
  • Explain what effective professionals do to guide a project team’s and focus on time effectiveness and success.

Course Specifics

Course ID
WC16206782
Revision Date
February 26, 2020
Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Compliance information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

Course Instructor

Ed Robinson Headshot
Ed Robinson, CPA, CSP

Ed Robinson, CPA, CSP, is a highly recognized international speaker, business-growth coach, and author. A “recovering CPA” with an engaging personality, Ed has a wealth of experience and is a proven leader. His audiences leave with a renewed commitment to professionalism and success. President and CEO of Robinson Performance Group with over 30 years’ experience in professional service organizations, Ed provides unique growth strategies and leadership consulting to businesses. Many of his clients experience a dramatic increase in revenue production by applying his ideas and teachings. Ed is a certified professional speaker (CSP), a designation of the International Federation of …

Ed Robinson, CPA, CSP Read More »

Time And Project Management Skills For Greater Productivity

Expert Instructors
CPE CREDITS
4 Credits: Business Management & Organization

Webcasts are available for viewing Monday - Saturday, 8am - 8pm ET.
This webcast is 4 hours in length so you must start it before 04:00 pm ET.
Start within 5 hour(s) and 36 minutes to watch today.

$196.00