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daily Instructor: Dr. Matthew RiggsAbout this Course
Overcoming Overload: Strategies for Managing Heavy Workloads
This course is designed for individuals who are facing heavy workloads but are not receiving a corresponding increase in salary. Overwhelming workloads can cause stress, burnout, and decreased productivity. This course will provide practical strategies for managing heavy workloads and prioritizing tasks to maximize productivity and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the impact of heavy workloads on job performance and personal well-being
- Identify strategies for prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively
- Develop techniques for delegating tasks and collaborating with colleagues to lighten the workload
- Learn to say no to nonessential tasks and requests
- Develop techniques for managing stress and preventing burnout
- Explore strategies for maintaining work-life balance while managing heavy workloads
Course Outline:
- Module 1: Understanding the Impact of Heavy Workloads
- The negative impact of heavy workloads on job performance and personal well-being
- The importance of setting boundaries and managing expectations
- Identifying signs of stress and burnout
- Module 2: Prioritizing Tasks and Managing Time Effectively
- Strategies for prioritizing tasks based on importance and urgency
- Effective time management techniques, including the Pomodoro Technique and the Eisenhower Matrix
- Tools for managing email and reducing distractions
- Module 3: Delegating Tasks and Collaborating with Colleagues
- Effective delegation techniques and how to delegate tasks to others
- Collaboration techniques for sharing the workload with colleagues
- Building trust and effective communication in a team environment
- Module 4: Saying No and Setting Boundaries
- Learning to say no to nonessential tasks and requests
- Setting boundaries and managing expectations
- Effective communication techniques for managing requests and saying no
- Module 5: Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout
- Techniques for managing stress, including mindfulness and stress management strategies
- Identifying signs of burnout and strategies for preventing it
- Strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance
Course Format:
The course is delivered online and is self-paced. Participants can access the course content at any time and complete the modules at their own pace. The course includes a mix of interactive activities, readings, and videos, and participants will have the opportunity to engage with other learners in online discussion forums. The estimated time to complete the course is approximately 8 hours.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for anyone who is experiencing a heavy workload at their job but is not receiving a corresponding increase in salary.
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For detailed information about our Overcoming Overload: Strategies for Managing Heavy Workloads course, including what you’ll learn and course objectives, please visit the "About This Course" section on this page.
The course is online, but you can select Networking Events at enrollment to meet people in person. This feature may not always be available.
The course doesn't have a fixed duration. It has 12 questions, and each question takes about 5 to 30 minutes to answer. You’ll receive your certificate once you’ve answered most of the questions. Learn more here.
The course is always available, so you can start at any time that works for you!
We partner with various organizations to curate and select the best networking events, webinars, and instructor Q&A sessions throughout the year. You’ll receive more information about these opportunities when you enroll. This feature may not always be available.
You will receive a Certificate of Excellence when you score 75% or higher in the course, showing that you have learned about the course.
An Honorary Certificate allows you to receive a Certificate of Commitment right after enrolling, even if you haven’t finished the course. It’s ideal for busy professionals who need certification quickly but plan to complete the course later.
The price is based on your enrollment duration and selected features. Discounts increase with more days and features. You can also choose from plans for bundled options.
Choose a duration that fits your schedule. You can enroll for up to 7 days at a time.
No, you won't. Once you earn your certificate, you retain access to it and the completed exercises for life, even after your subscription expires. However, to take new exercises, you'll need to re-enroll if your subscription has run out.
To verify a certificate, visit the Verify Certificate page on our website and enter the 12-digit certificate ID. You can then confirm the authenticity of the certificate and review details such as the enrollment date, completed exercises, and their corresponding levels and scores.
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