Taking Control of Your Workday Simulation

Overview/Description
 Boaz Fleetwear manufactures high-performance footwear, and you are the product manager for a new line of all-terrain hiking shoes, which incorporate the latest biomechanical engineering techniques and breakthrough materials. Not only are you responsible for managing the product development process from initiation to delivery, you are also responsible for evaluating ongoing market opportunities, promoting a brand image and ensuring a line-building strategy. Boaz has finished its final round of product testing, and you've identified OUTBACK Expo as a great opportunity to introduce the new line and gain access to high-end outdoor equipment retailers and outfitters. The Expo is only one week away. You are still struggling through your pre-show marketing to-do list. Your position requires regular interaction with your cross-functional product team, and most of your days are spent answering questions and moving from one crisis to another. It's difficult for you to schedule time to focus on tasks due to constant interruptions. To make matters worse, your senior event coordinator is out of town, and your boss has asked that you take over her last minute duties for the show. You don't see how you'll be able extend your hours without sacrificing personal obligations you must take care of before leaving for the show. In this simulation, you must use analyze, prioritize and maximize your use of time in order to meet the requirements for the Expo as well as keep up with your day-to-day job responsibilities. This simulation is based on the SkillSoft series "Taking Control of Your Workday" and is based on the following courses: PD0101, PD0102, and PD0103.

Target Audience
 Executives, managers, supervisors, team leaders, team members, and others who must meet the challenge of managing their limited time to get the most important work accomplished.

Expected Duration
0.5 hours

Lesson Objectives:

Taking Control of Your Workday Simulation

  • creating and managing a to-do list.
  • effectively utilizing a daily plan.
  • using the priority matrix.
  • disciplining your communication process.
  • avoiding perfectionism.
  • controlling interruptions.
  • effectively applying telephone control techniques.
  • using signals to control visitors.
  • efficiently managing paperwork.
  • creating a proactive communications climate.
  • delegating effectively.
  • making meetings effective.

    • Course Number: PD0100