I was invited to give the keynote speech at the Human Resource Management Association of Barbados’ Conference in October. It sounds like a great event lead by a dynamic team, so I’m already looking forward to going! See http://hrmab.org.bb for more details.
A Sample Interactive Simulation
The countdown for the ICD Post-conference workshop in Chicago continues. The latest work product is the release of a learning simulation: Wilma Tackles Time Clutter Consulting.
It’s an interactive module in which Wilma, a professional organizer, must make the switch to time management coaching/consulting near the end of an engagement with Adam, her client. The user helps her along by making some critical choices, hopefully moving her steadily towards her final goal.
It takes about 10 minutes to complete the first time, and another 10 minutes to explore all the alternate choices.
It showcases the state of the art in e-Learning, and the latest frontier that we are exploring here at Framework. We are well on our way to the point where all of training has an e-Learning component. Between Flash interactions that require critical choices, and online classrooms using Moodle developing the best possible training in the world in the areas in which we have unique knowledge and expertise.
Enhancements to NewHabits Foundations
Over the past year, we have made several major enhancements to the NewHabits time management and productivity programmes.
- the programme now includes 6 games, 2 of which are electronic instructional simulations. Gamification is here to stay as a design principle for all Framework programmes after seeing the success of these initial efforts.
- a new email Inbox module was created in the form of a recorded webinar. Participants have enjoyed this new focus as it zeros in a problem that many have in managing the time demands that come into their lives.
- a new set of levels within the White Belt grade. This has given more participants some reachable goals to strive for.
This is just the beginning of the firm’s commitment to provide the world’s best, insanely great training in individual time management.
Facebook Pages
The recent shift on Facebook has us pretty excited with the possibilities of sharing the Framework story, which now spans all of 19 years. Here are a few of our Facebook links that you may want to <Like>.
NewHabits Time Management Programs
Time Management 2.0/2Time Labs
All these pages will cut over to the new TimeLine so come and visit and watch the evolution take place.
P.S. There’s a brand new focus being created at MyTimeDesign.com that involves developing those professionals who must develop the skills of others. Stay tuned, as there’s much more coming on this front.
Speaking at the ICD Conference
I have the honour of speaking at the annual conference of the Institute for Challenging Disorder (ICD) in Chicago, IL in September.
The Institute offers training to professional organizers who work with clients who suffer from chronic disorganization. I’ll be doing both a speech and a workshop on how organizers can be effective in working with clients to reduce Time Clutter.
Articles: Trinidad and Jamaica
In my Trinidadian and Jamaican columns I have written recent articles about doing business after the State of Emergency in T&T, and the need to re-think the annual planning retreat.
Recent Projects
Here is a short sample of some of the projects we have been involved with recently.
A Washington, DC – based non-profit asked us to help them devise and implement their on-line engagement strategy.
A Caribbean snack and food company hired us to act as their head of Human Resource while conducting a search for a replacement.
We are also part of a project team due to start soon in Trinidad that involves doing the strategic planning for a financial institution.
Another financial institution in Jamaica has hired us to train over 100 of its employees in our latest time management and productivity techniques.
Regular Gleaner Column
Good news for those who read my contributions to the Jamaica Gleaner on productivity. I have been asked to contribute a regular column on a short-term contract, so articles should be appearing every other week. Of course, there is also an on-line version at the newspaper’s website.
Update: Here is the first article entitled “Why We aren’t Doing Enough About Jamaica’s Productivity“
Presentation at the Jamaica Employer’s Federation Convention
The countdown is on to the beginning of the JEF Convention 2011. It’s the biggest conference of it’s kind in the English-speaking Caribbean and I’ll be making a presentation on Saturday, May 7th on the topic of Smartphone Productivity.
We recently conducted an interview with Wayne Chen – JEF President – on the conference and also the future plans for the organization. You can access the interview at http://radio.caribhrforum.com
Also, the program for the entire JEF Convention can be found by clicking this link.
Free Business Webinar
I have been asked to join in as a presenter in the Productive Business Owner Teleseminar series on April 11-15.
Registration is absolutely free (amazing) and you can find out more information by signing up here.