The Better Ways of Working program is here to help professional staff refocus, reclaim your time, and feel energised.

This dynamic training series is designed for professionals who want real results. Delivered virtually by Wendy Cole, it blends neuroscience, timeless productivity habits, and tailored GenAI tips to help you work smarter, not harder.

Enrol in your preferred session, or all three via the Staff Learning Portal.

The Focus Advantage

Wednesday 29 October
Discover how your brain’s natural wiring affects your focus—and what you can do about it.

• Insights from neuroscience: the brain’s hardwiring for distraction and novelty, and how this plays havoc with our focus and productivity.
• The multitasking myth and the associated costs of distractions.
• Importance of single-tasking and working deeply.
• 13 x evidence-based techniques to manage distractions and work more mindfully.

Ultimate Outlook To-Do List, Calendar & Email Systems

Thursday 6 November
Transform your digital tools into productivity powerhouses.

• 10 x practical to-do list upgrades.
• Systems for tracking work that requires follow-up.
• Timeboxing calendar hacks.
• The impact of calendar whitespace between meetings and how to save time with batching.
• 7 timesaving email hacks that (actually) make a difference.

Note: Outlook tips demonstrated on PC (classic version). Some features may vary for Mac/Web users.

Planning, Prioritising and Progress

Tuesday 18 November
Get clear, stay calm, and make meaningful progress.

• The impact of outer order on inner calm.
• The One Thing and other prioritisation strategies.
• Tips for clarifying other people’s urgent requests and holding boundaries.
• Overcoming procrastination with the Pomodoro Technique and the 5-Second Rule.
• The Eat That Frog morning productivity strategy.
• Planning using iMastery’s custom 4Ps End-of-Day Planning Checklist.

Join us and discover better ways of working – because your time, energy, and attention are too valuable to waste!