After the success of past years, the Commercial Engineering Department decided to put down the "Workload Management" workshop as a day workshop. The workshop explained very clearly how, as a busy commercial engineer, one can tackle workload and regain a grip on the overloaded schedule. Two main themes were discussed to manage workload: How does one set the right priorities? How to deal with interruptions; When to say 'No'; How to prioritise my emails. What system can one apply to work in an organised way? Another successful evening with animated discussions!

The workshop in Eindhoven was attended by 6 participants and was very well evaluated. One participant wrote: 'Pleasant atmosphere with room for personal topics. Gave insight into my own development, food for thought'.

Description

Workload management for managers is all about tackling your workload yourself and coaching your employees on how to deal with their workload.

It focuses on the following questions:
- Why do you experience workload and your colleague, with the same work, does not?
- How different is your way of working and couldn't it be better?
- Would you like to be in charge of your agenda (again)?
- How do you get through all those e-mails every day?
These questions naturally apply to your employees too.

You may have heard some of the components and tips of this training before, this workshop is aimed at making you and your employees do it now which will help you achieve results in tackling work pressure. Some of the training topics are linked to elements of The New Way of Working, in particular delegating responsibilities.

Target group
Managers with a team, preferably of 3 or more employees. This could also be board members of a (small) SME company.
Results
At the end of the training you will be able to:
- Set the right priorities
- Manage your agenda
- Make time
- Work efficiently and organise your e-mails
- Delegate and be confident
- Coach your employees on all these points

Structure of workshop
The training day is from 9:30-16:30 with a break from 12:30-13:30. The following topics will be discussed:

- Introduction and introduction round
- Setting the right priorities
- Short break
- Agenda management
- Making time
How do I deal with interruptions
When can I say 'No'
How do I tackle my procrastination
- Lunch break
- A system to work in an organised way, including the e-mail system you use
- Delegating and putting responsibilities in the team
- Short break
- Coaching the employees on Workload management
- Evaluation and conclusion

Participants are invited to send - in preparation for the workshop - a photo of their workplace. During the training, this photo will be discussed and, if necessary, the participant will be given tips to organise the workplace.

Speaker(s)

The trainer
Margot Dijker has been providing skills training, such as management skills, communication and commercial skills, as a trainer since 1999. She has had her own training agency since 2004: Dijk training & coaching (www.dijktraining.nl).
Workload management, focusing on team and personal effectiveness, she has been giving courses at various organisations including Phillips and Rabobank since 2001. The practical and effective structure of this training continues to be in high demand. What Margot Dijker achieves with the participants is not only learning the (new) skills, but especially retaining the results. She does this by providing on-the-job coaching in addition to training.

Location

Hotel Eindhoven

Aalsterweg 322, 5644 RL Eindhoven

Organiser

Commercial Engineer

Name and contact details for information

Ir. Marc Lambriks

marc@lambriks.nl