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This is a practical workshop for those wishing to take control of the paper they have to handle in the course of their work.
Benefits of attending
This workshop will enable participants to reduce the amount of paper that arrives at their desk and deal with it quickly and effectively.
By the end of the event participants will be able to:
- reduce the amount of paper received to what is essential and relevant
- use their diary as a planning tool to prioritise work and achieve deadlines
- keep a clear desk and paper free working area
- find and access paperwork easily and quickly
- effectively manage and control the volume of paper they receive
- scan reading materials to determine their relevance
- establish an effective filing system, which is accessible to all
Who should attend?
Those who feel out of control with the paperwork on and around their desk. People who want to have no paper on their desk at any time, except for the task on which they are actually working.
Programme
- Session 1: Motivation – facts and figures about paper
Recognising the signs of out of control paper
Costs and consequences
The ‘acceptable’ inefficiency
- Session 3: Reducing paper
‘Systems’ to avoid
- Session 4: Establishing your diary as a planning tool
Either paper or electronic
- Session 5: The ‘Clear Your Desk’ system
Golden rules of paperwork
Single handling
Act on it, pass it on, file it, bin it
Scanning / storing reading materials
- Session 6: Designing filing systems
Classification system and filing path
General rules for filing
- Session 7: How to get started
Personal action planning
Organisational clear desk policy
Places are limited to: 16
9.15 Registration & coffee - 1.00 Lunch - 4.30 Close
Course Leader: Liz Burgess
Fees
CILIP personal members: £215 plus VAT £252.63
CILIP organisation members: £260 plus VAT £305.50
Non members: £300 plus VAT £352.50
CILIP student/unwaged members £30 plus VAT £35.25
Updated: 22 May 2008