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Total Cost Solutions Gary L. Hopper, C.P.M, OPBC
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Oxymoron Urban Myth Unattainable Goal Management Tool for Managers Management Tool for Managers to Manage Employees All of the Above None of the Above
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Charles Schwab What’s it worth? At the end of every business day, list the six (6) most important items that you need to focus on for the next day in priority order. Results oriented Serial approach Avoid procrastination Commit to process
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1. Working from a to-do list 2. Checking email constantly 3. Distractions for computer notifications 4. Multi-tasking 5. Environmental disruptions 6. Starting the day with email 7. Keeping emails in your inbox
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Narrow your focus Learn to delegate & empower Eliminate non value add activities Provide leadership and role model accountability “Let go” of perfection idealisms Be conscious, clear, succinct Just say “no” if not a priority High priority: health & exercise Eliminate low priorities (ZBB or ABC approach) Learn to feel at peace with a full plate
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Email communication Check email 2x – 3x/day Clean inbox Block office time Stretch breaks Phone calls – use voicemail Effective meetings Agenda ARs Attendees
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Seven Step Problem Solving Process 1. Define problem 2. Analyze problem 3. Brainstorm possible solutions 4. Select best options 5. Evaluate and select the best option 6. Develop action plan 7. Implement
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Negotiation planning process Standardized boilerplate template RFP process Cost savings tracking Annual commodity plan Supplier management process
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