1. Work-Life Balance Manager’s Training
Group D
Katelyn Kontny
Seth Kontny
Yves-Laurent Muls
Robert Thompson

2. Agenda Initial Reflection Project Process Report
Summary of the Training

3. INITIAL REFLECTION

4. Initial Reflection We wondered…
Is it a challenge to balance work and life?
Does the lifestyle have an impact?
Is stress the only outcome?
Are all solutions a sacrifice of life?
Does it work?

5. Initial Reflection Work-Life Balance A challenge? Lifestyle Stress …
Sacrificing life
Does it work?
YES: little time left after work
Great Impact: single vs. couple vs. parents…
is not the only outcome: there are solutions!
is only one of many ways to better balance
YES! We tried, and we live better today!

6. PROJECT PROCESS REPORT

7. Report Description Wiki Training for helping
to better balance work and life
For companies and individuals
Address:

8. Report Specific: training for companies and individuals
Objective
Specific: training for companies and individuals
Measurable: number of visits
Achievable: highly documented topic
Relevant: current issue
Time Bound: July 30th 2012

9. Report Team Communication Weekly Skype meetings
Frequent s/calls in between
Uploading documents on Google Documents

10. Report Team Dynamics Commitment In contact at least twice a week
Diverse backgrounds and lifestyles
Respect

11. Report Outcome Wiki completed and uploaded Topic extensively covered
Team members have benefited from applying the solutions proposed

12. Report Success Factors Effective networking to form the group
Keeping in contact frequently
Planning during team meetings
Performing

13. Report We learned… To better manage our time (working and balance)
To communicate extensively to cover all due work
To trust each other
To appreciate the art of planning and organizing

14. TRAINING SUMMARY

15. Summary
Situation
Since the ‘70s, Americans have been working more and more…
However, there’s only 24 hours in a day!
Balancing work and life is a challenge

16. Summary Solutions from private life Clarifying Values
Setting Realistic Goals
Setting priorities and managing time
Letting go and understanding control

17. Summary Solutions from private life Time Management 

18. Summary Solutions from private life “Life at work”
Certain companies offer benefits to employees
Google

19. Summary Solutions from the work environment Building your own schedule
Telecommuting
Part time jobs
Not always possible

20. Summary Solutions from private life Particular schedules
Flextime for pregnancies