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Finding an Extra Hour Every Day: Time Management Tips and Tricks

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Finding an Extra Hour Every Day: Time Management Tips and Tricks

Randy Dean uses humor and high energy as he dives into many of the most common areas of productivity loss (and possible gain!) afflicting many busy professionals today. His goal: Help stressed-out performers learn new and instantly useful strategies for finding a few minutes on tasks, activities and actions you are already doing to add at least an extra hour of productivity every day!

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Produced by: LSCC

Answering the Research Question: How Do We Add Value?

Learn about common values and goals that legislative staff have when addressing research questions for legislators, relevant considerations to use when gathering evidence, and how to effectively communicate the results for the greatest impact. Speaker: Greg Fugate, Colorado Office of the State Auditor

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Produced by: LSCC

Managing, Leading and Growing During Uncertain Times

Strong leadership skills, agile management techniques and ongoing self-care are a few essentials legislative staff need to navigate times of crisis. Speakers include Dr. Melissa Furman.

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Produced by: LSCC

The ABCDE Method: A Tool for Maximizing Productivity

Gain one more tool in your productivity toolbox when you hear from renowned NCSL trainer Curt Stedron, as he explains the concept behind and how to use the ABCDE Method to increase not only personal but also office-wide productivity. Then hear from Heather Koszka, capitol office director for California Senator Brian Jones (R), as she explains how she was inspired by Stedron's presentation of the method and how she has adapted and implemented the ABCDE Method on multiple levels in her office.

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Produced by: YNP Produced by: LSCC

Keys to an Effective Message—Story Principles, Focused Messaging and Communication Styles

It’s crunch time in the legislature and you are finishing up a big, complex project. Now you need to distill all that work into a summary to share with colleagues or constituents. Learn the keys to understanding different communication styles, identifying the main takeaway of your message and using story principles to engage your audience. Speakers include Marianna Swallow and Randy Ford.

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Produced by: LSCC

Making Readers Care About Your Writing

All legislative staff—whether experienced or interns, clerical, legal or IT—will benefit by learning how to use an opening hook to get readers invested in a topic, develop information based on the readers’ questions about the issue, and present that information professionally but “conversationally” in a way that’s most efficient and compelling for readers.

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Produced by: LSCC
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