BSNS-8008A Organizing Skills

Prerequisites None
Learn to be efficient and effective in the workplace. Includes time management, paper and electronic record keeping, timely follow-through, and maintenance of a clutter-free environment. Discover the correlation between work habits and productivity. Text required.

Contact Hours: 12
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Learning Outcomes

Manage your time, implement 80/20 Rule.
Set clear priorities and organize effective follow-through.
Apply principles for efficient paper and workflow management.
Develop well-organized filing systems.
Maintain a functional workspace.

Topics

Time management.
Eliminating paper pile-up.
The Organized Workspace.
Staying on top of routine tasks.
Information overload.
Record management.

Activities/Resources

Presentation.
Lecture.
Demonstration.
Hands-on practice.

Evaluation
Students will confidentially evaluate this course by completing the Student Evaluation of Class form distributed at the last class session.

Successful Completion
The instructor will evaluate the student’s skills learned using participation, attendance, feedback, testing where appropriate, and projects completed. 75% attendance is required (3 out of 4 classes); 100% attendance is recommended as no special arrangements will be made for missing class. Upon successful completion, this class will appear on the student’s Macomb Community College non-credit transcript. Students may request the Administrative Assistant Professional certificate from the program coordinator once all five required classes have been completed.

Textbook
Administrative Assistant’s and Secretary’s Handbook, 5th Edition, by James Stroman, Kevin Wilson, Jennifer Watson. ISBN: 978-0814433522.

Procedures & Theory for Administrative Professionals, 7th edition, by Karin M Stulz, Kellie A. Shumack, Patsy Fulton-Calkins. ISBN: 978-1111575861

Workforce & Continuing Education - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088