Join us in the PHR/SPHR Certification Celebration for the Fall 2008 Group
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Title: Mastering the Art of Multitasking
Description:
Multitasking, as a human endeavor, is a term borrowed from the world of high-speed computers. But for all of the benefits it offers, multitasking comes with a price - both in the realm of computers as well as human endeavors. Yet, despite the misuses and abuses of multitasking, the fact remains that multitasking is here to stay. Time management has its place, but effective multitasking requires a collaborative effort on the part of the individual contributor and the manager, with the manager assuming a proactive role in facilitating “task management” rather than simply demanding that individuals better manage their time.
In this timely presentation Dr. Lon Roberts will share insights from recent research on multitasking along with suggestions on how to get the most out of multitasking as a management strategy. It is not a diatribe against multitasking, but rather a synopsis of how to multitask more effectively as the pressures mount to “do more with less.” The topics that will be covered in this presentation include:
- Recognizing your multitasking capacity and limits
- Multitasking - what it is, what it isn't, and why the distinction matters
- Contemporary research on multitasking
- How multitasking management differs from time management
- What your Task Orientation Style has to do with multitasking effectiveness
- The project manager's role in facilitating multitasking
- How to foster “attention management” in an ADD work environment
- Minimizing the overhead associated with multitasking
- Useful tools to assist in managing multiple tasks
Speaker's Bio:
Dr. Lon Roberts is a principal partner with Roberts & Roberts Associates, a Plano, TX-based consulting and training firm with clients throughout North America. He has held positions with E-Systems/Raytheon, the Alliance for Higher Education, and Texas State Technical College. Lon earned a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma and B.S. and M.S. degrees from Oklahoma State University. He has also authored numerous publications, including four books.
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The deadline for making reservations is noon on the Monday preceding the event. Any reservation made after noon will cost $25 for members and $35 for guests. No reservations will be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday preceding the luncheon / breakfast. Cancellations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, as well. Late cancellations will result in being invoiced the non-cancellation fee of $30.
Colonial Country Club
Directions and Map to The Colonial Country Club
3735 Country Club Circle
Fort Worth, TX 76109
817-429-9801
To view an interview with this month's speaker, Lon Roberts, please click below:
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