• VePub Press
Cost: 
This workshop, as with all Mitacs Step workshops, is free for both graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. However, the preauthorization of a valid credit card is required as part of the registration process. A $50 penalty will be applied to all late cancellations (cancellations that are not made 5 days or more before the workshop date), no shows, or incomplete attendance. These penalties are only charged after the completion of a workshop and no charges are ever made to students who participate in full.

Workshop Description:

If you find yourself frequently running out of time on a project or impending deadlines are making you anxious, this workshop is for you. You’ll learn how to make the most of every minute, avoid procrastination and other “time thieves,” and create achievable plans and schedules, based on project management best practices.

Workshop Objective:

To deepen participants’ understanding of the time management techniques and knowledge that they need set clear goals, break down work tasks, and estimate task duration.

Learning Outcomes

You will learn to:

  • Accurately organize & estimate your workload
  • Boost performance and productivity
  • Drive the results that matter to you
  • Take effective action to help follow-through

Key Topic Areas:

Define & Clarify What Matters

  • Create daily routines that fuel your energy and action
  • Learn some Project Management best practices to help you accurately plan
  • Create effective Action Lists that drive results
  • Apply tactics to help prioritize and defend action
  • Define and decide what is important and urgent for you

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