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Balancing work with life-Lang Michener by Timothy Holden December 2010

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One hour interactive talk to the employees of a Bay Street law firm.

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Balancing work with life-Lang Michener

by Timothy Holden

December 2010

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Contents3-4 Introduction 5-6 Definition7-9 Time management10-15 Stress16-26 Achieving a balance27-28 Case studies29-30 Conclusion and questions

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Introduction

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Who is Timothy Holden?

• Arrived in Toronto from England in October 2010

• Wife (Hilary) transferred with the same organisation to their Toronto office from the UK, working in transport and transit systems

• 10 years in banking• 12 years in personnel • Running own business since 2006 as a

self-employed trainer and human resources consultant

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Definition

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• Work-life balance• Life-work balance• Recent studies in Canada

Definition

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Time management

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• Time wasters (15)• Time management grid

Time management (1 of 2)

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MEETINGS• Basic rules• Outcomes• Sequence and timings• Attendees• Date & time• Venue• Agenda• Notes

Time management (2 of 2)

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Stress

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• Definition• Effect of stress on the body• Symptoms• Strategies for handling stress• Moderators to stress• Tips on staying strong

Stress (1 of 5)

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• Emotional signs• Behavioral signs

Stress (2 of 5)

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AMERCIAN PSYCHLOGICAL SOCIETY-STRESS IN AMERICA 2009 REPORT

• Key findings• How is stress dealt with?

Stress (3 of 5)

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• Identify your personal stress response pattern

• Managing stress and counteracting its effects signs

• Lifestyle changes• Chronic stress• Stressful jobs• Overcoming stress

Stress (4 of 5)

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Delegation

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• Why delegate?• What is delegation?• Why does delegation fail so often?• Preparing for delegation• No room for ego• Give credit where it is due• Celebrate success• Reward in line with your core values • Expectations must be managed -

managers must have integrity

Delegation (1 of 2)

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Delegation (2 of 2)

• Barriers to delegation• What to delegate?• Who to delegate to?• When to delegate?• How to delegate?• What if they refuse?• Evaluation

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Achieving a balance

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• Benefits of a better work life balance in a law firm such as Lang Michener

• Diet• Sleep• Exercise and yoga• Holidays and working hours• Alcohol and drugs• Smoking

Achieving a balance (1 of 7)

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• Job demands and job overload• Job satisfaction, commitment, performance

and productivity• Mental/physical health symptoms and

morale• Tardiness, absenteeism and attrition rates• Influence of culture and organizational

factors• Attitudes and perceptions• Outcomes

Achieving a balance (2 of 7)

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5 STEP APPROACH• Check it out-needs assessment• Figure it out-plan the right mix• Try it out-implementation• Spell it out-communication• Work it out-lead by example

Achieving a balance (3 of 7)

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OPTIONS TO CONSIDER (A)• Alternative work schedules• Compressed workweek• Voluntary part-time/reduced hours• Phased-in retirement• Telecommuting• Job redesign• Job sharing

Achieving a balance (4 of 7)

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OPTIONS TO CONSIDER (B)• Leaves• Dependent care• Employee assistance programs• Wellness programs

Achieving a balance (5 of 7)

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WORK-HOME BOUNDARY WORK TACTICS

• Behavioral• Temporal• Physical• Communicative

Achieving a balance (6 of 7)

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MEASURING YOUR LIFE• Create a strategy for your life• Allocate your resources• Create a culture• Avoid the ‘marginal costs’ mistake• Remember the importance of humility• Choose the right yardstick

Achieving a balance (7 of 7)

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Case studies

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Case studies

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Conclusion & Questions

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Conclusion

• Summary• Questions