Focused, disciplined leadership helps you and your team spend time wisely. In this course, you’ll learn how to make smart decisions to make the most of everyone’s time and energy and overcome the obstacles that derail productivity. You’ll learn techniques to ensure meetings are helpful, routines are optimized, and common challenges don’t get in the way of your team’s success.
Execute with Focus and Discipline
Execute with Focus and Discipline
This course is part of Lead for Results: From Planning to Execution Specialization
Instructor: Harvard Business Review
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Plan and run a productive meeting, use intervention techniques to address meeting obstacles, and conclude with appropriate action items for the
Identify when you are at your sharpest, and use this “prime time” effectively
Recognize and eliminate distractions
Develop a broad toolkit of productivity strategies
Skills you'll gain
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There are 3 modules in this course
Plan and manage meetings that use everyone’s time effectively. Learn how to create an agenda, keep people on point, and ensure everyone walks away understanding what’s expected of them.
What's included
13 videos19 readings1 assignment
Time management isn’t about cramming more into your schedule. It’s about making smarter, more purposeful choices with the hours you have. Learn how to get more of what you want from your time.
What's included
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What's included
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