Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Personal effectiveness is about achieving important goals with less stress. It combines clarity of priorities, good habits, focus and self-management.
This Aractech course covers goal setting, prioritisation, planning systems, focus and concentration, managing email and meetings, habits, energy management, decision-making and continuous self-improvement. Participants build a personal productivity system.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Set meaningful goals
- Prioritise work effectively
- Plan weeks and days productively
- Improve focus and reduce distractions
- Build effective habits
- Manage energy and wellbeing
Who should attend
Target audience
- Professionals at all levels
- Managers
- Knowledge workers
- Administrative staff
- Graduates and early-career staff
- Anyone wanting to be more effective
Methodology
Learning approach
- Interactive workshops
- Self-assessments
- Planning exercises
- Peer coaching
- Action planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Effectiveness Foundations
- What effectiveness means
- Self-assessment
- Values and goals
- Coffee break
- Values and goals (continued)
- Circle of influence
- Exercise: Goal setting
Day 2
Prioritisation and Planning
- Prioritisation frameworks
- Weekly planning
- Daily planning
- Coffee break
- Daily planning (continued)
- Tools
- Workshop: Weekly plan
Day 3
Focus
- Distractions
- Deep work
- Email and messaging
- Coffee break
- Email and messaging (continued)
- Meetings
- Exercise: Focus plan
Day 4
Habits and Energy
- Habit formation
- Routines
- Energy management
- Coffee break
- Energy management (continued)
- Rest
- Case study: Habit change
Day 5
Continuous Improvement
- Reviews
- Decision-making
- Learning
- Coffee break
- Learning (continued)
- Accountability
- Capstone: Personal productivity system
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Personal Effectiveness and Productivity (ISSD-004) cover?
This course covers Interpersonal Skills and Self Development through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Professionals at all levels, Managers, Knowledge workers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Vienna, Paris.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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