Managing Chaos: Tools to Set Priorities and Make Decisions Under Pressure

Learn how to manage more effectively in today’s constantly changing government environment with featured speaker David Melvin and get insights into AMA’s Management Skills Course on this topic.

In the current environment of reduced resources, challenges include shifting priorities, expanding workloads, tight deadlines, organizational restructuring, multiple projects and increased uncertainty. It is important to learn to transform unproductive confusion and disorder into controllable challenges to keep employees motivated and focused on the mission.

This briefing, specifically designed for government Human Capital Management and Training and Development professionals, will equip you with fast, effective tools to plan your day and adjust to shifting priorities and demands—with less stress and greater clarity. You'll leave knowing how to apply the appropriate techniques to alleviate, clarify and eliminate chaos within your control.

The briefing will cover topics such as:

• Defining chaos you can control
• Using critical thinking and problem-solving tools to make tough decisions
• Identifying good decision-making considerations
• Assessing problems before rushing to solutions
• Management issues: planning, workload resources and micromanaging
• How to manage changing priorities and shifting demands
• Understanding proactive vs. reactive work approach;  time managers vs. priority managers
• Analyzing and negotiating how you spend your time
• Employing assertive responses in all situations
• People issues: how to manage different viewpoints and personalities

Reserve your place today! Seating is limited. Please RSVP by February 10, 2014 by calling 1.800.262.9699 or click here. All registered participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book Leading at the Edge by Dennis N. T. Perkins et al. as our thank you for attending.

Note: if you are unable to attend or would like an interactive demo in another city, please let us know by emailing info@amaenterprise.org with your request.