Organisational Skills

The content will be specific to each individual or group attending and their particular requirements but may include elements of the following:

	Personal organisation goals and objectives
	Listing tasks to achieve your goals
	Anticipating future events
	Planning and implementing projects
	Planning, organising and co-ordinating presentations, conferences and events
	The importance of getting it right the first time
	Setting goals and priorities for projects and events
	Clarifying the brief for the event; purpose, objectives, budget, size and timing
	The key stages of an event or project
	Dealing systematically with planning, organising, administrating and executing the project or event
	Ensuring deadlines are met
	Making effective use of technology
	Effective delegation
	Liaising with other people involved with the project or event; customers, suppliers, colleagues, management
	Using a series of checklists to ensure key stages run smoothly
	Managing the information and communication flow
	Maintaining control and composure while under extreme pressure
	Review and follow-up after the event; learning for the future

Personal and Organisational Learning Outcomes

	Improve personal organisational skills
	Undertake with confidence the responsibility for organising and executing projects and events
	Develop a systematic approach with regards to organising skills
	Anticipate future events to ensure they flow smoothly and successfully
	Evaluate the successfulness of the project or event
	Prepare a schedule of activities
	Use appropriate and effective checklists