Course code: EMM - call 0845 071 2801
Overview
Course duration: 1 day.
Don’t hide away from the latest technologies – take charge of them and use them to your advantage with this dynamic new 1 day programme. De-mystifying new technologies such as webinars, podcasts, and virtual meetings, and uncovering new tricks and techniques for more efficient management of old favourites such as email and voicemail, this course will put you firmly in control of the modern office.
Is it right for me?
Anyone who wants to take charge of their working environment and make it work for them rather than against them.
What will I learn?
By the end of this programme you will be able to:-
- Identify the key office technologies and the potential they hold.
- Take the fear out of technologies with jargon free straightforward explanations.
- Demystify webinars, podcasts and virtual meetings.
- Apply top tips for established technologies including email and management.
- Gain strategies for dealing with the electric pace of the modern workplace.
What will it cover?
Demystifying New Office Technologies
- Overview of emerging office technologies
- Exploring the opportunities that new technologies bring
Webinars and conference calls
- When and how to use webinars
- The pros cons and common pitfalls
- Available technology
Podcasts
- An introduction
- When and how to use
- Setting up a podcast
Winning the Email war
- Proactively manage incoming emails
- Arranging your inbox
- Filtering and prioritizing
- Time and motion – tips to halve the time you spend on email
- Tips for punchy and effective emails
Working on the move
- Getting the most out of your laptop, organiser and mobile phone