LMS Development Series Exercises

4 Module 3: Screen 31 Meeting Audit  The student is asked to answer the following questions to determine if they contribute to the Tyranny of Meetings including conference calls and virtual meetings. 1. How much time do you spend in meetings every week? 2. How many of those meetings do you call? 3. Do all the meetings you or others call have a specific agenda and stated purpose? 4. Do all of these meetings have time limits? ( start & stop time) 5. How many of these meetings are held on Friday and, could they be held on another day? 6. Do these meetings extend past 5:30 p.m.? 7. For the meetings you call always ask yourself, "Is there a better more efficient way to get this information or to address this issue"?  This is a good exercise to discuss with their supervisor or mentor along with the Time Audit. Module 4: Screen 35 and 36 Personal Side Questions  The student is asked to write down answers to eleven Personal Side questions that Steve asks to help them assess what they do and how much time they spend taking care of critical personal care issues.  This exercise is used to develop background info for their Action Plan to Improve Work-Life Balance.  It is optional to discuss this exercise with their supervisor or mentor. Module 4: Screen 39 Action Plan to Improve Work-Life Balance  Using the Time and Meeting Audits and the Personal Side Questions from the above exercises the student is asked to create a list of ideas to get control of their time and their life.  The student is asked to identify which ideas need the cooperation from their employer or another individual.  The student is asked to identify two or three things they can do and when they can do them for reach idea on their list.  Then the student is asked to pick two or three ideas to implement right now.  Finally, the student is asked to prioritize each idea on their list and to implement each idea as they complete an idea on their list.  This list of ideas and action items becomes their action plan for gaining Work-Life Balance.  The last bullet point tells the student to share their supervisor, spouse or other trusted individual who can help keep them on track.