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Time Management and Side Hustles

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Time Management and Side Hustles  Just the phrase "time management" can make you cringe.....but it can also make you money! Many people are pursing a passion on the side while holding full-time jobs.  This means that time is your most valuable resource so you need to use it wisely! Time management is about taking responsibility for yourself and the way you work- finding time for your passion, your personal life, and your other responsibilities. Viewing tasks in terms of chunks of time and categories will positively impact your time management. 1. NEVER go to bed without a plan for tomorrow. Write down items that didn't get accomplished that day (this will happen just have a plan) and items that need accomplished the next day. It is best to plan 2 days out at the latest to keep things feasible.  2. Review all of the items on the task list and attempt to group items together in a way that makes sense. For example, if you have a bunch of small tasks that need fini

Performance Management for Managers

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Performance Management for Managers Quincunx Learning Center "Closing the Skills Gap"  Register:   https://www.school-network.net/Courses/Register/5179 Cost: $175 Dates: 3/4-4/8 (5 weeks) Course Overview This course was developed to assist managers with the skill gap of performance management. P erformance management is an exciting process that involves working with the individual and the organization to improve organizational effectiveness to accomplish a specific goal or mission. However, when an individual gets promoted, there isn’t always a formal training to help with the transition from employee to manager.   The intent of this course is to assist new and old leaders with planning work outcomes, setting realistic expectations, and creating a culture that strives for success.   The object of this course is for each student to understand how to set reasonable goals during the goal planning process. I want students to leave thi

Arts Management 101: Syllabus

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Arts Management 101            Quincunx Learning Center Professor: Nerissa Conn             "Closing the Skills Gap" g Course Overview Register:  https://www.school-network.net/Courses/Register/4707 Tuition : $99  This course is designed to expose you to business terminology, concepts, and current business issues, as well as trends. The intent is to develop a viable business vocabulary, foster critical and analytical thinking that is vital to an artist's success in the business world and refine your business decision-making skills. These skills will be acquired by reading materials, interacting with professors and peers, and hands-on assignments that will be used in your real life. By delving into the seven units of this course, as well as the final project, you will be able to fine tune your business skills in terms of marketing, social media use as a business owner and entrepreneur, improve your presentation skills,