Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why should I invest in productivity consulting, coaching or training?
2. I already know I need to get organized, but can’t I just do this on my own?
3. Once my office is organized, will it stay that way?
6. Can’t I just purchase your services by the hour?
8. What if my employees are resistant to this change?
9. What about the cost? Is productivity training expensive?
Why should I invest in productivity consulting, coaching or training?
First, I’d like to ask you about your typical work day. Visualize yourself going about your business. What do your surroundings — your desk, your office floor and your bookshelves — look like? (Take a minute right now to assess what’s around you.)
Now, think about how you’re spending your time. Are you bouncing back and forth between replying to e-mails, working on documents, answering the phone, rummaging through stacks of papers, and entertaining people who pop up unannounced at your office door? Try to assess on average how much time you spend moving from one task to the next, dealing with interruptions and looking for things you know you put somewhere.
Next, consider the results you’re getting. Do you frequently miss out on business opportunities or feel like you’re always one step behind on deadlines? (Hint: This may show up as you often having to apologize to people for taking too long to get back to them or being late with deliverables.)
Finally, think about how you feel during a typical work day. Are you irritated that you haven’t made progress on your to-do list? Does it seem as though you’re leaving the office with more on your plate than when you started? Are you often stressed? Distracted? Frustrated? Inattentive? Or overwhelmed?
If any of this sounds familiar, the next questions to ask yourself are: Do I want to replace this experience with a more positive one? And would I like to be empowered to take control of my work day to get things done faster and easier, productively and stress free?
If you said, YES! then I’d like to help you create that new experience… starting right now!
Taskology™ can radically and permanently change your work day experience. I can teach you how to get more clarity and control in your work day so you can enjoy more freedom, focus and success.
By investing in productivity consulting, coaching or training you are investing in yourself and your success.
I already know I need to get organized, but can’t I just do this on my own?
Organization is a key part of productivity. But it’s just that – one part.
When you work with me, you’ll learn my complete, integrated, soup-to-nuts system that teaches you how to deal with every piece of information that comes into your workflow, whether it be electronic, paper, verbal or otherwise.
You’ll gain strategies for how to achieve your goals and priorities through daily planning and decisive action, how to make the best use of your time, and how to focus on the right things to get meaningful results.
I’ll also help you avoid many of the common mistakes that people make as a result of all the misguided advice they’ve read or heard about how to be more productive. (Warning! These are mistakes that can cost you both time and money!)
But perhaps the biggest benefit of all is that I’ll help you achieve lasting results. If you’ve said to yourself on more than one occasion, “That’s it! I’m going to get organized once and for all!” only to see yourself slide back into your old habits, then you already know that without a comprehensive approach, consistent practice and a partner to help you succeed, your old ways will return – and so will your past productivity levels.
When you work with me, I’ll be your personal supporter, cheerleader, guide and coach. You’ll have my utmost commitment to helping you make changes that will stick. I believe in you! And I’m ready to help you when you’re ready for transformation.
Once my office is organized, will it stay that way?
I’m glad you asked. Because, ultimately, that all depends on you! As with anything that requires change, it’s important that the motivation and compelling desire for a better work day experience come from within you. Research and years of experience also show that for change to occur and stick, it’s important that you create systems and routines that reinforce that change until it becomes a comfortable habit.
Taskology™ involves processes and routines that are simple to implement and easy to maintain. Most importantly, I partner with you every step of the way. I’m fully committed to your success. I give you every tool and technique that I know (and that I personally use) in order to help you get organized, be productive and stay that way. And remember: this isn’t just about getting your office organized. This is about changing the way you process information, manage your tasks, protect your time, handle your e-mail, and so much more!
It is true that in order to make a transition from old habits to new ones, you will need to be open, flexible, self-aware, willing to listen, and willing to try new things. Most importantly, you’ll need to be excited about the expected outcomes of change and know that the change you want is worth everything it takes to make it happen.
So if you’re driven to achieve your goals, increase your free time, and improve your success, then change will be easier than you think. And once you begin to experience the results of Taskology™, you’ll never want to go back to your old habits again!
Well, I’m most definitely ready for a more productive, less stressful work day! But what if my work is wildly different than the work of others? Will your system work for me?
Thanks for bringing that up because the reality is that every person and every situation is unique. In fact, in my more than 5,400 hours of consulting with clients in 40 different industries, I’ve never worked with two professionals who have exactly the same situation.
But what is similar are the challenges that we as professionals face in today’s world — challenges like information overload and the expectation that we get more done in less time with fewer resources. Unfortunately, I only see this problem growing bigger in the future as mobile technologies and fiercer competition in the market will force people to work harder and faster than ever before.
The key is to give yourself the tools and the training to regain control of your work day. When we work together, you’ll discover countless ways to see more clearly, think more strategically and get more accomplished. You can reclaim lost time and make the most of the time you have. And the best part is that Taskology™ is simple, logical and easy to use in any work environment.
All of this sounds great, Leslie. Only, the reason I need to improve my productivity in the first place is that I’m sooooooo busy! What kind of time do I need to commit to the process and how long will the productivity training take?
I understand that committing time for productivity training is a concern and that’s why I’ve designed my programs the way I have.
In total, learning and implementing Taskology™ takes between 10 and 20 hours to complete. Of course, it all depends on how much “stuff” you personally have, such as paper, e-mails, e-documents, e-mails, tasks, files and so on. If you don’t have very much in these areas, then your training process will take less time.
The important thing to keep in mind however, is that my system is broken down into easy-to-implement modules that can be put into place as quickly (or as slowly) as you like. Plus, you’ll experience benefits from each module immediately – so you’ll begin seeing an improvement in productivity after just the first few hours.
One of the other things my clients love is that all of the training is offered through a variety of packages depending on how much hands-on support you want or need. Some of my clients like to have me work with them step-by-step to learn and implement the strategies I teach and we transform their systems together. They find that having time with me scheduled on their calendar ensures maximum learning, accountability, practice and a complete conversion of their old systems to their new ones.
On the other hand, some clients prefer to learn the system and accomplish most of the conversion or “homework” on their own between appointments. And still others like a combination somewhere in between.
But don’t worry. After speaking with you for just a few minutes, I can help you choose the package that’s a perfect match for you!
Can’t I just purchase your services by the hour?
No. And here’s why. I am fully and energetically committed to your success. There’s nothing that pains me more than to see someone invest time and money into only a few hours of training and then get distracted by something else, never to finish learning Taskology™. And learning only part of my system won’t move you significantly closer to your goals.
If you make the decision to invest in yourself, your business and your continued success, then it’s important for you to own that commitment through and through. My packages are designed to ensure that you receive the amount of training you need in order to learn the system completely and be successful.
I can see clearly how Taskology™ will benefit me. But it’s my coworkers and employees who REALLY need the help! Do you offer training for teams and groups?
Absolutely! In addition to working one to one with individuals, I also offer packages designed especially for teams, departments or even entire organizations. Team training is offered as a series of tele-classes and webinars so each team member can be in his or her workspace during the calls, allowing them to implement the techniques and strategies they’re learning as they’re learning them. I combine audio, training materials and hands-on experience so group participants can start learning immediately and adopt concepts quickly.
One of the key benefits of team training is that the training is designed to be both affordable and accessible. Because it’s delivered via a series of tele-classes and webinars, there are no travel costs involved and training can fit easily into even the busiest professional’s schedule. Even better, after a certain threshold, the cost per person descreases as more participants are included.
What if my employees are resistant to this change?
No one likes change. It’s human nature. However, as a business leader there are two things you should keep in mind.
First, employees are the most expensive, yet one of the most valuable resources you have. Second, in today’s market, attracting, retaining and engaging employees is one of the biggest challenges any organization faces. By investing in your employees, you’re demonstrating your commitment to their professional and personal growth, as well as illustrating the value they contribute to your organization.
You’re investing in their success.
The key then is to present the productivity training to them as the benefit it is. They can look forward to a streamlined and dependable task list for literally every to-do, project or reminder; a refined file system; an organized e-file system; an Inbox at 0 (and they’ll learn how to keep it that way); and more time for reaching their goals, feeling less stressed and getting out of the office earlier. And who wouldn’t want to enjoy all of those benefits?
What about the cost? Is productivity training expensive?
A better question to ask is: what is disorganization and lost productivity costing you right now?
One recent study found that a whopping 40% of professionals’ time is spent searching for misfiled, misplaced or lost documents. Imagine if you have just 3 employees working for you who each earns $50,000 a year – that means you’re paying $60,000 a year for people to look for lost stuff!
Meanwhile, another study conducted by Basex discovered that office distractions eat up about two hours of your day – every single work day. If you’re someone who works on billable time, and you charge just $150 per hour, that means you could be losing up to $78,000 a year!
On top of that, what kind of opportunities have been lost due to lack of follow-up or the fact that the opportunities may be lost in your e-mail Inbox? What kind of revenue did those opportunities represent?
There’s no shortage of studies that show just how big of a productivity epidemic we’re facing. But what’s more compelling is that my clients find that with the amount of time they save, combined with the greater freedom and reduced stress they experience, investing in productivity training more than pays for itself many times over.
But don’t take my word for it! See what my clients say about their experiences.
Okay, you’ve convinced me! I want to take control of my work day and get more done faster and easier. How do I get started?
That’s easy! All you have to do is fill out a quick Application so I can find out more about you and your work day. Once you fill out the application, a member of the Productive Day team will contact you to set up a complimentary 30-minute consultation.
Then I can help you decide exactly which package is right for you and we’ll get you started on your work day transformation ASAP! Don’t spend another day wasting time, losing dollars and missing out on life. Take action right now to unleash the power of your most productive work day.
