I have attached the book pages you will need.
18th-century critic Dr. Samuel Johnson, who first employed the term “metaphysical poets,” wrote that, in the poetry of the Metaphysicals, “the most heterogeneous ideas are yoked by violence together.” 20th-century poet T.S. Eliot disagreed, writing in his essay, “The Metaphysical Poets,” that those poets “united thought and feeling,” and “fel[t] their thought as immediately as the odour of a rose.” Discuss the validity of these opposing views, citing specific poems by John Donne and Andrew Marvell. (You may use any Marvell poem in Norton; you’re not limited to “To His Coy Mistress.”)
Category: English
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“The Metaphysical Poets: A Debate on the Unity of Thought and Feeling in the Works of John Donne and Andrew Marvell”
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“Journey to Literacy: How Reading and Writing Shaped My Life”
It’s a Literacy Narrative essay. Title suggested but not required. APA 7th edition format. 1 1/2 – 2 pages minimum. 750-1000 words
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Title: “Understanding the Pledge: A Discussion on Civil Rights and Personal Choice”
Your task is two-fold: inform your parents) or guardian about your sibling’s civil rights in this area – including the history of the Pledge cases and the arguments that led to the current rules – and persuade your sibling to either sit or stand. In your introduction, in order to let your parents)/guardian and sibling into the room, be sure to describe in detail what the Pledge ritual has looked like in your classrooms.
Then in the two body sections of your essay, you should integrate small pieces of evidence while you paraphrase and explain the history of First Amendment arguments and decisions in this area, and your reasoning. And in your argument, be sure to include and counter your opposition’s claims and evidence while also adding your own development using elaboration techniques such as cause and effect, comparison/contrast and extended example. -
Title: The Holistic Benefits of Strength Training: A Cause and Effect Analysis Thesis statement: Engaging in strength training nurtures holistic well-being, enriching not just physical prowess but also mental resilience. Outline: I. Introduction
Cause and Effect essay thesis statement:
Engaging in strength training nurtures holistic well-being, enriching not just physical prowess but also mental resilience.
PLEASE INLUDE OUTLINE AS WELL.
One resource to also include in the essay and use as a Reference:
Mayo Clinic Staff (2023). Strength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthier.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/strength-training/art-20046670
Annotated Bibliography:
thesis statement, Outline, it’s time to start gathering evidence to support your thesis.
To do this, you’ll complete an Annotated Bibliography.
For your annotated bibliography, you will:
conduct research and locate the three sources that best support your points
Two of these sources should be from journals in the SCHOOL Library (I have included these: see two attachments called STRENGTH TRAINING3 AND STRENGTH TRAINING4); the third will be an academically reliable website. -
Title: “The Role of Critical Thinking in a Biblical Worldview: An Evaluation of AI-Generated Responses”
Prompt Part 1: “What is the role of critical thinking in a biblical worldview?” Enter this prompt into GrammarlyGo and insert the AI-generated response. Place quotation marks around the inserted response and cite by adding the phrase (Generated by GrammarlyGo).
Prompt Part 2: Evaluate the response you received from GrammarlyGo. Where do you agree and where do you disagree with the generated response? How can AI tools both help and hinder your educational progress? -
The Syrian Refugee Crisis: Root Causes, International Responses, and Potential Solutions “The Henrietta Lacks Saga: A Reminder of the Medical Profession’s Responsibility to Protect, Not Profit from, the Bodies of Those They Serve” Annotated Bibliography: The Ethics of Medical Research and the Story of Henrietta Lacks “Assessing the Relevance and Effectiveness of Humanitarian Aid in the Midst of Crisis”
Research Prompt:
Explore the impact of a contemporary humanitarian crisis on vulnerable populations, analyzing the root causes, international responses, and potential solutions. Choose a specific crisis, such as the Syrian refugee crisis and present a 4-5 page research paper detailing the geopolitical, socio-economic, and humanitarian aspects surrounding it, making sure to connect back to our anchor text The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees and other humanitarian crises we have studied in class.
Assessment Criteria: See attached rubric for scoring guidelines.
Step 1: Research —> Annotated Bibliography
Please utilize scholarly resources such as-
Google Scholar
JSTOR
This school year, we have explored credible vs. non-credible sources. We have learned how to distinguish a reliable source from a non-reliable one. Please keep in mind that random sources found on Google or Wikipedia are not acceptable in an academic setting. As always, please refrain from plagiarism. If you use ideas from a source, you must cite it. Please utilize Perdue Owl to help you with your MLA citations: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_in_text_citations_the_basics.html
For annotated bibliographies, you can use sites like https://www.citationmachine.net/ to help you generate citations.
Your final product should include an annotated bibliography along with your 4-5 page research paper (abstract included).
Suggested Outline for Paper:
I. Introduction
A. Brief overview of the chosen humanitarian crisis
B. Importance and relevance of studying the crisis
II. Background
A. Historical context leading to the crisis
B. Factors contributing to the crisis
III. Geopolitical Dynamics
A. International involvement and political aspects
B. Impact of regional conflicts on the crisis
IV. Socio-Economic Impact
A. Effect on local communities and populations
B. Economic consequences and challenges faced by affected individuals
V. Humanitarian Response
A. International organizations involved
B. Evaluation of the effectiveness of humanitarian aid
VI. Potential Solutions
A. Proposals for short-term relief
B. Long-term strategies to address the root causes
VII. Case Studies (if applicable)
A. Highlight specific incidents or aspects of the crisis
B. Analyze the lessons learned from these cases
VIII. Conclusion
A. Summary of key findings
B. Call to action or further research
Annotated Bibliography Sample
Source 1: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”
Skloot, Rebecca. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Broadway Books, 2017.
Rebecca Skloot’s book delves into the captivating story of Henrietta Lacks, known globally as HeLa. Even decades after her passing, the true extent of her impact on our daily lives remains unknown. Lacks, unwittingly contributing her cells derived from cervical cancer, became instrumental in the discovery of cures for various diseases, such as Polio, and conditions like blindness. Despite Lacks becoming a hero, the book sheds light on the unethical use of her cells by certain doctors and researchers who pursued profit without obtaining permission from her or her family. The narrative explores the conflict between fair treatment and the conduct of morally questionable medical professionals, addressing themes of discrimination based on the protagonist’s race.
Source 2: “Henrietta Lacks And The Debate Over The Ethics Of Bio-Medical Research”
Spigner, Clarence. “Henrietta Lacks and the Debate Over the Ethics of Bio-Medical Research.” 19 Nov. 2012.
This article critically reviews “The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks,” offering insights into Lacks’s life from birth and the challenges she faced due to a lack of professionalism and discrimination during her time. It engages with the author, Rebecca Skloot’s, thorough account of Lacks’s history and emphasizes the ethical implications of the era in which she lived. The author draws a comparison between that historical period and the present day, asserting that the Henrietta Lacks saga serves as a reminder of the medical profession’s responsibility to protect rather than profit from the bodies of those they serve.
Source 3: “Immortal Cells, Enduring Issues”
Keiger, Dale. “Johns Hopkins.” Johns Hopkins, 2 June 2010.
Dale Keiger’s article briefly recounts the story of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells. It reflects on how Rebecca Skloot transformed Lacks’s story into a bestseller, emphasizing the importance of recognizing HeLa as a real person. The article underscores the lack of permission sought by doctors in using HeLa cells, pointing out the financial gains made from drugs and biological products developed over sixty years without the knowledge of Lacks’s family.
Source 4: “Ethics of Evidence-Based Medicine in the Primary Care Setting”
Hope, Tony. “Evidence-Based Medicine and Ethics.” Journal of Medical Ethics, vol. 21, no. 5, 1995, pp. 259.
Tony Hope’s article introduces evidence-based medicine as a crucial tool in primary care, integrating modern, best evidence with clinical experience and patient values. Focused on respect, autonomy, and informed patient choice, the article emphasizes the significance of ethics and morals in the clinical field. Hope traces the evolution away from paternalism in Western healthcare towards patient autonomy and shared decision-making, highlighting the importance of informed consent and increased patient access to information about treatments. The article positions this shift as a historical evolution based on past errors, fostering a new era where clinical professionals and patients share equal standing.
Sample Paper: (Rough Draft)
To what extent do morals and medicine intersect?
Medical ethics is a system of moral principles that apply values to the practice of clinical medicine and scientific research. This system is based on a set of values that professionals can refer to in the case of any confusion or conflict. For a medical practice to be considered “ethical”, it must respect all seven of these principles: autonomy, justice, beneficence, non-maleficence, accountability, fidelity, and veracity. In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, a poor woman with a middle-school education, made one of the greatest medical contributions ever. Her cells, taken from a cervical-cancer biopsy, became the first immortal human cell line, those cells were called HeLa (the initials of the name of the woman they belonged to), these cells can reproduce infinitely in a lab. However Henrietta was used by doctors and researchers in an era of segregation, these cells were taken from her and used without her permission, she died and her family didn’t know the real story until sixty years later when deals of millions of dollars had been carried out at the cost of their entire family. It is assumed that when we go to the doctor, we will receive good attention and the doctor will understand our situation, that would explain to us what options we have and find a good solution. That is the way it should be.
In the book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by the author Rebbeca Skoot narrates the life of Henrietta Lacks. In the book, she shows the readers the situation where this woman was born, how her life was and what happened to her. This woman born in the era of segregation in an African-American poor family and because of this she just could complete middle school, she had to help her family, her life was not easy, she was married at the age of 25 with her cousin and she had five kids but in 1951 she was diagnosticated with cervical cancer. This was a difficult phase in her life, she knew that something was wrong but the fear made the task much harder. Finally, she went to the hospital and the doctor George Gey took a sample of the womb she had at her cervix but regrettably, she died. The sample of her cancer resulted to be the first immortal cells and these were used without Henrrienta’s permission or her family either.
One of the useful articles used in this research was “Henrietta Lacks And The Debate Over The Ethics Of BIO-Medical Research”19 Nov. 2012. By the author Spigner, Clarence. This article reviews the book “The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks” and the story of the same woman and what happened to her because of the little if none professionalism and the discrimination at that time. This article debates what happened to her and how good her history is told by the author Rebecca Skloot, the researcher that didn’t stop until she had the truth to share with the world. The author of this article makes a comparison between that era and the days we live on and states “ The tragedy of the Henrietta Lacks saga should remain all of us, and especially those we serve in the medical profession, that we have a responsibility to protect, not to profit from, the bodies of those we serve including the smallest piece of those bodies, the human cell” recognizing that big error of who treated Henrietta.
Another important article in this research is “Immortal Cells, Enduring Issues” by Keiger, Dale. In this article, the author briefly reviews the story of the women of immortal cells Henrietta Lacks and how the author of the book “The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks”, Rebbeca Skloot relates her story, how she made it a bestseller and how important is to don’t forget that HeLa is a real person like anyone of us. The author of the magazine emphasizes how doctors never asked for permission and how “someone, somewhere is making a lot of money off of drugs and biological products that were developed using pieces of people who now are entitled to a piece of the profits”, how her family didn’t know while the cells of that invisible hero were used for sixty years long.
A third article that supports the same idea is “Ethics of Evidence-Based Medicine in the Primary Care Setting” by Hope, Tony (1995). In this article, the author introduces evidence-based medicine that has had an increasing impact on primary care over the last few years as the best tool to every clinic professional evidence-based medicine (EBM) is the explicit, judicious and reasonable use of modern, best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. EBM integrates clinical experience and patient values with the best available research information and not personal opinion. This article relates to the topics; respect, autonomy and informed patient choice, that helps to support the idea of how important ethics and morals are in the clinical field. The author states that “The move away from paternalism in Western health care to a focus on patient autonomy, informed consent, and shared decision making has been accompanied by increased patient access to information about treatments, and consumerist trends in society”, this article tells of a history of evolution, based on past errors and fails, and opens a new era where clinical professionals and patients are in the same level.
Though this woman made incredible contributions to science and the world, creating cures for different diseases and conditions, it is not debatable that this case was a clear example of abuse of power and discrimination. This could have been a decision of that woman and not of a man who put his ambition before the rights of a poor, black and uneducated woman. This great search could’ve been different but is clear that Henrietta just had bad luck, those times were too tough. Nowadays, her story would be different, and she would receive different treatments and get the exposure she deserves.
Checklist for Annotated Bibliography
Provide the full bibliographic citation.
Indicate the background of the author(s).
Indicate the content or scope of the text.
Outline the main argument.
Indicate the intended audience.
Identify the research methods if applicable.
Identify any conclusions made by the author/s.
Discuss the reliability of the text.
Highlight any special features of the text that were unique or helpful e.g. charts, graphs etc.
Discuss the relevance or usefulness of the text for your research.
Point out in what way the text relates to themes or concepts in your course.
State the strengths and limitations of the text.
Present your view or reaction to the text.
Assessment Criteria and Scoring Guidelines
I. Introduction (10 points)
Provides a concise overview of the chosen humanitarian crisis (4 points)
Clearly articulates the importance and relevance of studying the crisis (6 points)
II. Background (15 points)
Presents a comprehensive historical context leading to the crisis (8 points)
Identifies and analyzes key factors contributing to the crisis (10 points)
III. Geopolitical Dynamics (20 points)
Describes international involvement and political aspects related to the crisis (10 points)
Analyzes the impact of regional conflicts on the crisis (10 points)
IV. Socio-Economic Impact (15 points)
Explores the effect on local communities and populations (8 points)
Examines economic consequences and challenges faced by affected individuals (7 points)
V. Humanitarian Response (20 points)
Details the involvement of international organizations (10 points)
Evaluates the effectiveness of humanitarian aid (10 points)
VI. Potential Solutions (15 points)
Proposes feasible short-term relief strategies (8 points)
Outlines viable long-term solutions addressing the root causes (10 points)
VII. Case Studies (if applicable) (5 points)
Includes relevant and insightful case studies (3 points)
Analyzes the lessons learned from the presented cases (2 points)
VIII. Conclusion (5 points)
Summarizes key findings effectively (3 points)
Includes a clear call to action or suggestions for further research (2 points) -
Title: Symbolism and Parallels in “The Matrix” and “The Allegory of the Cave”
The Matrix and The Allegory of the Cave Essay Three Prompt
For this essay, you will be analyzing “The Allegory of the Cave” and “The Matrix.” You must choose ONE of the following essay prompts to write essay three. Please pick ONE- do not do a combination of the two.
Prompt One:
How is symbolism used in “The Matrix” and “The Allegory of the Cave,” and what are the symbolic parallels between the two texts?
Essentially, this essay is asking you to analyses the implied and deeper meanings of the texts. This can include, but is not limited to, an examination of the characters, names, locations, descriptions, relationships, colors- the sky’s the limit! Then after having analyzed the texts, find the similarities or parallels between the two texts. For example, in “The Matrix,” the matrix itself may represent ignorance or enslavement, and in the allegory, ignorance and enslavement are represented by the chains- that would be considered a parallel between the texts.
The paper will need to be 3-4 pages. It needs to adhere to MLA formatting and include a works cited that is not part of the page count. -
Title: “Getting to Know [Name]: A Personal Profile of a Familiar Face”
Directions:
1. Identify an individual whom you personally know; they should be someone whom you know well.
2. Reflect on your relationship with this person. Discuss this person with others whom may know them well.
3 Answer each of the following questions, and include as much detail as possible.
4. Use complete sentences.
5. Do not delete the questions; treat this document like a worksheet.
1.) Who will you write about? Why do you want to write about this person? How do you know this person?
2.) What kind of profile will you write? For example, will you focus on a specific moment in the person’s life, an average day, a moment when he or she had 15 minutes of fame, or a psychological examination? (Note: The time period should range from a few hours to several months.)
4.) What do I want readers to know about this person? Why?
5.) What questions will I ask my subject during the interview process? How will I approach difficult or unpleasant topics?
6.) Have I talked to others who understand my subject or might see my subject with different eyes? What insight have or will they be able to give me?
7.) Do I understand what motivates my subject, and will I make that clear to readers? How will I make my story rich with vivid, memorable details about my subject?
8.) How is my subject different from others? How is my subject the same as others?
Part II (60 Points): Outline/Planning
Outline/Planning
Directions:
1. Complete the outline template on page 2 of this document.
2. Fill in all sections.
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Use complete sentences for the hook, thesis statement, topic sentences, and concluding sentences.
4. Click here for help with paragraph development.
5. Do not delete the questions; treat this document like a worksheet.
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I Introduction
A. Hook (1-3 complete sentences
B. Thesis Statement (1-2 complete sentences – must directly refer to profiled individual and their traits/qualities, which you will “show” throughout the writing; it cannot be an announcement
II. Body Paragraph 1
A. Complete Topic Sentence:
1. Planned Support (summary of supporting points):
B. Complete Concluding Sentence:
III. Body Paragraph 2
A. Complete Topic Sentence:
1. Planned Support (summary of supporting points):
B. Complete Concluding Sentence:
III. Body Paragraph 3
A. Complete Topic Sentence:
1. Planned Support (summary of supporting points):
B. Complete Concluding Sentence:
Note: Continue to add sections for as many body paragraphs as you will need.
IV. Conclusion
A. Summary of plan to tie everything together. -
“Exploring the World of Art: A Journey through Art Appreciation”
please go through all attachments to perform right task in Rubric. And plz checkout example which is based on Art Appreciation subject from straighter line online course.
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“Maximizing Employee Productivity: The Importance of Time Management Training” “Effective Time Management Training: Strategies for Improving Productivity, Reducing Stress, and Achieving Work-Life Balance” “Effective Time Management Training: Strategies for Success in the Workplace”
Which is more precious, time or money? The answer is clear: You can always earn more money, but time is finite. Yet employees spend so much effort managing money and so little managing time that the result often is a stressed and less productive workforce, cramming work and home needs into shrinking hours.
HR professionals are finding that time management training can help employees juggle both work and family. Time management no longer focuses on time-saving tricks, such as using your commute to return calls. Instead, time management emphasizes a more holistic approach that teaches employees to set priorities and achieve goals in all areas of their lives.
“People used to look at time management as doing what we’re doing faster, running the conveyor belt more quickly,” says Don Wetmore, president of The Productivity Institute, a time management training firm in Stratford, Conn. “We’ve taken it to a different level. Time management is more than making up a to-do list. Not doing the right things to begin with gets you nowhere faster. Time management is the foundation for creating balance in our lives in vital areas, such as health and family,” Wetmore says.
But that foundation is missing from many employees’ lives. LifeCare Inc., an employee benefits organization in Westport, Conn., recently polled employees of its 1,000 client companies and found that 47 percent of respondents ranked time management as the No. 1 source of stress in their lives–an increase of 25 percent over last year, says CEO Peter Burki.
Employers can pay a high price for that stress. “The retention of key employees becomes a big issue as workers in droves leave companies to search for a better life,” says Laura Stack, president of The Productivity PRO, a time management and employee productivity consulting firm in Highlands Ranch, Colo. “If [employees] don’t leave, they’re stressed about wanting something different while being terrified to let go of a well-paying job in a tough environment, resulting in an unmotivated workforce.”
Time management training can increase employee morale, increase productivity and decrease turnover, Stack says. “It’s not how long you work, it’s how you work,” she says. “You could work a 12-hour day and be more unproductive than someone who works a sixhour day.” Teaching employees to be more productive and get the same amount of work done in less time can help them get home earlier, Stack says.
Defending Your Time
What does time management training teach? Employees should learn how to plan, set priorities, avoid procrastination and become more organized. Basic skills include how to use a daily planning calendar and how to set priorities and goals, says Jim Bird, president of WorklifeBalance.com, a time management training company in Atlanta. Advanced skills focus on relationships and project management, he adds.
Time management also can train employees to examine tasks more critically. For example, Wetmore says, a time log helps employees catalog how they spend their time. Employees rate their time “in terms of its productive value: critical is A, [worthwhile] is B, not much value is C and little value is D,” says Wetmore. When employees do this, “almost universally, 20 percent of time is spent on A and B, 80 percent on C and D. They have to learn how to shift over some of the unproductive time–Cs and Ds–to As and Bs.” Once employees recognize which tasks have less value, they will choose higher-value tasks, Wetmore adds.
Coors Brewing Co. in Golden, Colo., began time management training in one division after an employee survey. “Based on the results and [employee interviews], I heard many comments about ‘people working a lot,’” says EvaMilko, Coors’ director of strategic sourcing in corporate procurement. “Our team needed a refresher on how to manage disruptions, manage priorities and work with their values in mind.”
Coors’ training program offered three sessions delivered over two months, Milko says. One full-day session for all employees covered personal productivity, addressing reasons for stress and the ways stress affects performance. The session also discussed work/life balance and strategies for leaving the office earlier, Milko says. The second full-day session for all employees dealt with information overload, giving employees hands-on training in setting up filing systems, managing incoming e-mails and documents, and using Microsoft Outlook calendar and e-mail software effectively. Finally, a halfday session for managers covered delegating work and managing others’ time.
The results? “Team members reported finding 30 to 60 minutes per day of incremental ‘free’ time because of the training,” Milko says. “The work we did on filing systems and using Outlook more effectively allows us to retrieve information faster for quicker decision making and project management. Many employees began to use Outlook to manage not only their work activities, but also their personal appointments, reducing the redundancies of managing two different calendar systems.”
The training also inspired employees who work in cubicles to defend their work time against interruptions. Now, employees have a scarf that they can draw across the cubicle entrance, telling others not to stop by. The signal has “eliminated many of the daily disruptions, allowing people to get work done,” Milko says.
What’s the Problem?
To find the most effective time management training for your workforce, determine what types of time management problems employees have, decide who should attend training and choose the training style and vendor that best suit your needs.
Focus training on specific issues. Are employees complaining about working late? Seek techniques to help people leave the office earlier. Are employees feeling overwhelmed by paperwork? Emphasize systems that streamline paperwork and eliminate redundancy.
For example, Denver Water, a government utility in Denver Water, a government utility in Denver, Colo., implemented a time management program called “Handling Information Overload” because huge amounts of information were overwhelming employees, says Lori Wurth, manager of training and organization development. The training gave participants tips to keep on top of e-mail, voice mail, snail mail, paper, meetings and projects.
Who should attend the training? “The simpler and more repetitive the job, the less impact time management training will have,” Bird says. So focus training on employees who have a great deal of flexibility–and the potential for conflicting priorities–in their schedules and projects.
“A common practice is for time management training to be thrown at poor performers,” notes Stack. However, time management is best suited for peak performers whose departure would jeopardize the company.
Should you require participation? Stack says participation should be optional because “no one will learn anything if forced,” but Wetmore disagrees.
“The least effective way of approaching training is on an optional basis,” Wetmore says. “If [employees] understood what they needed, they would get it. They don’t understand what they need. The folks who sign up are often not the ones who need it most.”
The best way to market time management training to employees is to pitch its personal benefits, Wetmore says. Don’t say that the program will make the company more profitable. Say, “‘You will accomplish more, have more time and less stress, go home on time, be a better parent,’” Wetmore suggests.
Although the emphasis is on employees’ personal needs, the employer also will benefit, Bird adds. Time management tools applied off the job will become a habit that workers will carry over to the workplace.
Shopping for a Vendor
Seek a training vendor that is willing and able to customize training. “All programs need to be tailored to the individual company, focusing on their burning needs,” says Wetmore.
Avoid training that focuses solely on using any vendor’s particular calendar or daily planner products, cautions Bird. “In most organizations, a high percentage of individuals are highly committed to their current planner type” and aren’t likely to surrender favored planners, Bird says. So look for training dealing with behaviors and techniques rather than products alone.
Training delivery takes many forms, including seminars, books, audiotapes, videotapes, videoconferences and online training. What you use should depend on your audience and needs. Some consultants and employers say in-person seminars seem to have the greatest impact, especially when followed by individual consultations, and that other media are economical and useful for reinforcement. However, some consultants tout blended learning or web-based training.
“The most effective time management [class] is best performed in person, at least initially,” says Burki. “Once you have that firm foundation, you can use [technology] for online reminders, follow-up instruction, refresher courses, etc.”
But Bird says, “The ideal is the blended approach, using live and web-based training for advanced training and ongoing reinforcement of skills. High quality video-driven, web-based training can produce results equal to or exceeding high-quality live training. Not textbased or talking heads. I’m talking about high production–with multiple camera angles–web-based training.”
Linda Holmes Rogers, vice-president of HR for Fiserv Southern Region, a financial technology company in Atlanta, recently completed a web-based worklife balance training program. “We compared it to the instructor-led program and were very impressed,” Rogers says. “It is a time-saver. The quality of the web-based product is just as good as the instructor-led program.”
Individual Follow-up
No matter which training method you choose, individual follow-up, over time, is key, Wetmore and Stack add. “Huge changes [in behavior] take place over an extended period of time–six months to a year,” says Wetmore.
After an initial one-day class, Denver Water gives each participating employee a one-hour session with a time management consultant, Wurth says. The consultant and the employee develop a six-week action plan, and, after six weeks, the consultant reviews the plan and holds the employee accountable.
“The program has been very popular and well received–the one-on-one [consultations are] consistently cited as the most beneficial part,” Wurth says. “We find the accountability and personal attention really increases the application. We follow up with the employee and supervisor three months later to determine what worked and if they are satisfied with the results.”
Wurth found that selling senior management on paying for individual followup sessions was not easy, but “the results spoke for themselves, and now support is given without question,” she says.
“You can do a one-shot, full-day training for $7,500 or so for 20 people, but the organization will not experience long-term change in employee behavior” from one-time training, Stack says. Some short-term training can cost less, around $3,000 to $4,000 per day for a group of about 20 people. But for a year-long program with follow-up, expect to pay about $2,000 per employee, Stack says.
Employers have to find new customers, cut costs and improve productivity daily, Coors’ Milko notes. “We need a healthy and engaged workforce to help us in reaching those objectives,” she says. Time management training helps employees “be more effective throughout the day so they can leave the office and be with their families and friends, support their communities, and pursue their passions,” she says.
KATHRYN TYLER, M.A., IS A FREELANCE WRITER AND FORMER HR GENERALIST AND TRAINER IN WIXOM, MICH.
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