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Work-Life Balance Manager’s Training. Group D Katelyn Kontny Seth Kontny Yves-Laurent Muls Robert Thompson. Agenda. Initial Reflection Project Process Report Summary of the Training. INITIAL REFLECTION. Initial Reflection. We wondered…
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Work-Life BalanceManager’s Training Group D Katelyn Kontny Seth Kontny Yves-Laurent Muls Robert Thompson
Agenda • Initial Reflection • Project Process Report • Summary of the Training
Initial Reflection We wondered… • Is it a challenge to balance work and life? • Does the lifestyle have an impact? • Is stress the only outcome? • Are all solutions a sacrifice of life? • Does it work?
Initial Reflection Work-Life Balance YES: little time left after work Great Impact: single vs. couple vs. parents… is not the only outcome: there are solutions! is only one of many ways to better balance YES! We tried, and we live better today! • A challenge? • Lifestyle • Stress … • Sacrificing life • Does it work?
Report Description • Wiki Training for helping to better balance work and life • For companies and individuals • Address: https://work-lifebalance.wikispaces.com
Report Objective • Specific: training for companies and individuals • Measurable: number of visits • Achievable: highly documented topic • Relevant: current issue • Time Bound: July 30th 2012
Report Team Communication • Weekly Skype meetings • Frequent emails/calls in between • Uploading documents on Google Documents
Report Team Dynamics • Commitment • In contact at least twice a week • Diverse backgrounds and lifestyles • Respect
Report Outcome • Wiki completed and uploaded • Topic extensively covered • Team members have benefited from applying the solutions proposed
Report Success Factors • Effective networking to form the group • Keeping in contact frequently • Planning during team meetings • Performing
Report We learned… • To better manage our time (working and balance) • To communicate extensively to cover all due work • To trust each other • To appreciate the art of planning and organizing
Summary Situation • Since the ‘70s, Americans have been working more and more… • However, there’s only 24 hours in a day! • Balancing work and life is a challenge
Summary Solutions from private life • Clarifying Values • Setting Realistic Goals • Setting priorities and managing time • Letting go and understanding control
Summary Solutions from private life • Time Management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX1DGrujXgo&feature=player_embedded
Summary Solutions from private life • “Life at work” • Certain companies offer benefits to employees • Google
Summary Solutions from the work environment • Building your own schedule • Telecommuting • Part time jobs • Not always possible
Summary Solutions from private life • Particular schedules • Flextime for pregnancies