Productivity Seminars

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Date posted: May 9, 2012 by rafael

Good problem solving and decision making are important skills for all supervisors and managers. The tools and techniques taught in this workshop will help you solve many business problems and make informed decisions. They will also give you a clear framework from which to build your solutions. The tools covered in this workshop start from the simple to the more complex. Used correctly these tools and techniques will help you map out an implementation plan to solve problems and make decisions.

7 QC Tools

Date posted: March 21, 2012 by rafael

If quality is your central customer value, then this course is for you. The seven QC tools are the most popular tools used by quality conscious companies to improve the quality of their products and services. The primary objective of quality control in any organization is to reduce the costs of its operation. By using these tools, you will be able to see your processes more clearly, spot major problems, control fluctuations in quality and find solutions to avoid future defects.

Tools and Techniques for Business Process Improvement

Date posted: March 4, 2012 by rafael

Many companies who have survived the present economic crisis have focused on cost control and reduction using process oriented management techniques. This course introduces participants to the tools and techniques related to the improvement of business processes.

Time Management: Tools and Techniques for Effective Priority Setting

Date posted: February 22, 2012 by rafael

Office workers today are facing more pressure to get more tasks done in the same limited time that is available. Is there a way to manage time better? Actually, time cannot be managed. What we can manage is what we do with the time we have. Getting the job done is seldom about needing more time; it is about using what time we have more effectively.

Basic Project Management

Date posted: February 10, 2012 by rafael

It will help you improve your project management skills and deliver solutions with higher quality, greater value and better accountability. You will cover the essential tools you need, from defining scope and gathering requirements, to planning and budgeting, to utilizing scheduling and control tools.

Effective Facilities Management

Date posted: January 24, 2012 by rafael

This one-day comprehensive course will teach you the techniques and best practices used by leading facilities managers to run a safe, cost-effective, and employee-friendly environment. It addresses the challenges, difficulties, and dilemmas of this demanding position. It will cover tough questions on a variety of facility management issues such safety, risk and security planning, building services, dealing with vendors, handling complaints and many more. We will introduce you to time management tools that will help manage your day-to-day priorities.

Creative Thinking & Decision Making

Date posted: January 23, 2012 by rafael

Our staff needs to know how to think creatively and effectively make decisions. We need to create an environment that promotes innovation, creativity and good decision making. This course will teach your staff some of the practical tools and techniques to unleash creativity and innovation in the workplace. It will also teach the tools and techniques for effective decision making. This is a 1 day course.

Fundamentals of Forecasting

Date posted: January 12, 2012 by rafael

This course teaches the practical aspects of business forecasting. Many of us start the year by presenting our sales or revenue forecasts for the year. Preparing a forecast can be quite a challenge for many new managers or supervisors. This practical seminar teaches the tools and techniques you need to produce a great sales or revenue forecast.

Advanced Supervisory Skills: Tools and Techniques to Get the Work Done

Date posted: June 7, 2011 by rafael

Many new supervisors may already know what tasks need to be done but they may not have the exposure and experience to choose the best way to get the tasks done. This seminar will teach them the proven tools and techniques to get things done quickly, effectively while at the same time minimizing waste. These LEAN concepts are now widely recognized as being responsible for the success of many companies that now dominate in many of today’s markets.

Old and New 7QC Tools

Date posted: May 22, 2011 by rafael

If quality is your central customer value, then this course is for you. The seven QC tools are the most popular tools used by quality conscious companies to improve the quality of their products and services. The primary objective of quality control in any organization is to reduce the costs of its operation. By using these tools, you will be able to see your processes more clearly, spot major problems, control fluctuations in quality and find solutions to avoid future defects.