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Time Management: Working from Home

The course “Time Management: Working from Home” sponsored by LinkedIn Learning provides comprehensive strategies for managing time effectively in remote work environments. It focuses on setting boundaries, maintaining productivity, scheduling tasks, and balancing personal and professional responsibilities. The course also emphasizes practical tools and techniques to stay organized and productive, whether working entirely remotely or in a hybrid work setting.

Through this course, I gained valuable insights into how to structure my workday while telecommuting or in a hybrid workforce. Key takeaways include setting clear work hours, minimizing distractions, and maintaining regular communication with colleagues. The course also reinforced the importance of setting strong boundaries to ensure a clear distinction between work and personal life. These skills are critical for remote workers to remain focused and productive in various settings.

This course is directly aligned with my academic and career goals, providing essential skills for working independently in flexible environments. As a double major in Management Information Systems and International Business, the ability to manage time across multiple time zones and effectively collaborate with remote teams is a vital skill. The course emphasized using scheduling tools and communication platforms to coordinate meetings that accommodate all team members, regardless of their location. For example, it suggested leveraging digital tools like time zone converters, automated reminders, and shared calendars to streamline communication.

This skill directly ties into my studies in Management Information Systems, where mastering the use of technology for effective communication and collaboration is critical. In MIS, coordinating across various systems and time zones is essential when managing global IT projects, software rollouts, or data analytics for international teams. By learning how to balance my own productivity with the needs of global team members, I can ensure smooth collaboration and optimize the use of information systems in real-world applications. Overall, the skills I learned will be valuable in both my chosen fields as I work on international projects or in global teams.

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