Speaker Profile
KARLA BRANDAU
Karla Brandau is a leading authority on time management and team productivity in the workplace. With over 25 years of teaching and coaching time management and over 15 years of specializing in Microsoft Outlook training, she specializes in combining the power of time management with the technology tool of Microsoft Outlook to help individuals “get it all done” in less time. She is the CEO of Workplace Power Institute (www.WorkplacePower.com) and has educated managers with her proven time management and Microsoft Outlook productivity systems in companies such as Motorola, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Panasonic, and BYD America.
Karla’s time management with Microsoft Outlook workbook, “Have More Day at the End of Your Day”, is a valuable guide for anyone wanting to know how to use the power of technology to leave work on time. She is the author of “101 Time Management Tips for Busy Professionals,” writes a monthly informational newsletter, maintains a blog, and has authored many articles for digital information sites and magazines.

Why Opposite Personalities Irritate Each Other at Work
The factors listed above that we will discuss mean it is complex to figure out exactly why another team member annoys you. If the truth were known, you may drive him crazy as well. Looking at irritations from the top of the mountain, every team has conflict on the rough terrain as they wind their way to the top. The normal viewpoint of team conflict is negative, especially conflicts based on personality dif..

Project Management Features of Microsoft Outlook
Completing projects by the required deadline is a challenge for most project managers. The deadline is often put in jeopardy at the very beginning of the assignment because you are spinning your wheels getting the project organized and assignments made to the right team member. This is like throwing money down the drain. In contrast, you can put money in your pocket if you learn to use the project managemen..

It’s Time for Results – Time Management Strategies for Busy Professionals
Perhaps you have fallen into the trap of thinking you can be an expert time manager by “flying by the seat of your pants” or handling issues as they come at you during the day. That may work to some extent but in today’s frenetic business environment, you need tried and true time management principles that enable you to work effectively using a producer’s mindset. With a producer’s mindset, you can start ea..

The Magic of OneNote
This webinar makes you more efficient and effective as you learn the ins and outs of OneNote and how it integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and YouTube. The perfect tool for reducing the spinning of wheels in the planning, organizing and execution of tasks, projects, and presentations. With this 21st century productivity wonder tool, you can be assured nothing slips through the cr..

Why Employee Recognition Programs Rarely Work and What Leaders Can Do Instead
The goal of employee engagement is to earn the gift of discretionary effort. Discretionary effort is a gift because employees make a decision on a daily basis whether or not to give discretionary effort. Discretionary effort is the difference between what an employee does to get a paycheck and what the employee is capable of contributing. In a culture of rich employee experiences, employees naturally give d..

Create the Future: Increase Team Execution by Implementing Lead and Lag Indicators When Goal Setting
This ‘Create the Future’ program increases organizational and team efficiency by focusing on the process after the vision and strategy is set. That focus is execution and the methodology of setting transparent goals. Implement the methodology and everyone in the organization will have a common language enabling them to understand the business priorities and consistently achieve breakthrough results. &n..

Emotional Intelligence: The Missing Component in Leadership Success
Emotional Intelligence has several components and by balancing these components, you can be not only more successful as a leader, but you can be more successful at handling stress and crafting a satisfying life. From the leadership viewpoint, emotional intelligence gives you the ability to relate to employees and colleagues, to create rapport with them, and to influence their behaviors. You start with the c..

Strategies to Quell Quiet Quitting
To improve the engagement of employees, start with the examination of outdated people policies and practices. One 20th century philosophy was “do more with less” which prompted companies under pressure to improve revenues by letting people go which put extreme stress on machinery, supply chains, and workers to produce the maximum in the shortest time with the fewest resources. Naturally, “do more with less”..

BEST SELLER - Outlook for Attorneys: Law Office Rules for Productivity
Time management for an attorney in a busy law office is a difficult task. Complicating the issue is managing the productivity of your legal team and the entire firm. If you would like more productivity at your law practice sign up for this webinar on Outlook for Attorneys. You will learn the secrets of making Outlook a tool for exponential productivity for you as an individual and learn Outlook features tha..

BEST SELLER - Planning, Prioritizing and Execution with the Outlook Calendar and Tasks
Do you face daily dilemmas trying to figure out where to start on your task list? Task lists can be overwhelming with a great range of items to complete. Some can wait but others are urgent and demand immediate attention. When you have 5 or 6 urgent requests at one time, the choice of which one to work on first can be agonizing. The principles taught in this program solve the puzzle for you. You will learn ..

Crazy Chaos In Your Inbox? Calm The Chaos Today!
Studies show most people spend about 50% of their work time writing and answering emails, substantiating the fact that email is an indispensable part of the workday. Processing email can be tedious, boring, and often mind-numbing yet writing and responding to emails with speed and acumen is pivotal to your success.In this day we spend together, you will learn how to:Survive the email avalanche that dumps in..

Easy Delegation With Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook can be a powerful partner in your quest to improve your delegation skills and the need to have employees finish assignments on time. Combine the power of Outlook, which everyone opens daily, with this instruction and delegation will become part of your natural workflow.The training is hands-on as attendees are encouraged to use two screens or be able to toggle back and forth between the in..

Leave Work On Time With Microsoft Outlook
This webinar is for individuals working in Outlook 2013, 2016, or 2019. If you want to catapult your career in addition to leaving work on time, sign up for this webinar. You will benefit professionally as you use Microsoft Outlook features to:Finish projects on timeRemember all assignmentsNever miss a deadlineNever miss a meetingYou will be recognized for your individual responsibility and accountability, ..

Outlook Pro Tricks: Inbox, Search Folders, Tasks And Calendar
This webinar is for individuals working in Outlook 2013, 2016, or 2019. If you are a pro at using email and using the calendar for appointments and meetings and you want to expand your use of the tool, this webinar is for you. Microsoft Outlook will become your partner in productivity when you discover the hidden features taught. This webinar covers productivity, not just from a technology viewpoint, but fr..

Outlook: 15 Outlook Features That Give You SCREAMING Productivity
This webinar is for individuals working in Outlook 2013, 2016, or 2019. Using the hidden features of Microsoft Outlook to its fullest extent makes you more productive. It’s like putting time – which is money – directly into your pocket instead of letting it trickle down the drain. You paid a great deal for the privilege of using Microsoft Outlook – why not wring every dollar you can out of it? The tips, tri..