Fiona has facilitated 10 courses focusing on Time and Email Management and Collaboration with Google Apps as part of the Griffith University Staff Development Short Course program during 2016. We chose these courses as they were short, sharp and practical and the feedback we received from staff who attend was excellent which is why we will be running them again as part of our 2017 offerings. Staff provided the following feedback "This has been the most useful training I've done at Griffith so far.   Very relevant and very applicable." Fabulous training session - I have picked up new skills and now have knowledge to practice and use them. "The session was fast paced but at the same time allowed for catch up and investigation." "Fiona is a very good facilitator.  I gained a lot from the course." "The trainer was patient and clearly explained procedures and took the time to approach people separately and answer questions".  All 10 courses had waitlists as staff were keen to attend as the word got out about the sessions.

Chris Reilly – L & D Manager Griffith University

We have engaged Fiona Newton from Productive to deliver ‘Time and Email Management’ training at Russell Kennedy Lawyers over the past few months. We have consistently received excellent feedback from staff (some examples below). We have continued to run regular sessions due to the positive referrals generated from staff who have attended. The training has assisted our staff to utilise the Outlook tool more efficiently, increase productivity and improve their time and email management skills. ‘It was a very useful training session. I got a lot out of it and would recommend that everyone attend one session’ ‘Fiona was great! This will seriously change my life! Everyone should be made to do this’

Cathy Kneller, Learning & Development Advisor, Russell Kennedy

I attended the 'Presenting like a TED Pro' workshop with Fiona Newton, which I highly recommend to anyone wanting to improve their presentation skills. Fiona skillfully created a vibrant learning buzz throughout the day, providing a safe environment to practise our presentations with complete strangers, and offering constructive feedback and tips for improved performance. Since the workshop, I have volunteered to give a couple of work presentations because I'm keen to hone my new skills. Thanks again, Fiona.

Gillian Ray, Barruel, Griffith University

Time Management is a subject our business community have requested to run over the past few years, we continue to ask Fiona back to present this subject due to her broad knowledge on the subject and direct delivery techniques.

Over the years Fiona has presented comprehensive sessions on managing the clutter of emails, interruptions, and reactionary behaviour.  She has run sessions on creating a realistic perspective on effective time usage, how it is important to plan to work on long-term and short-term tasks, and why achieving greater results is key to develop effective planning strategies and clear priorities.

Every time Fiona presents we have requests asking for another session, or a longer session.

Lynda Bredin, Glen Eira Council

“After attending an ALPMA summit where Fiona Newton was presenting her seminar on the use of Outlook, I found a whole new world open up to me. Fiona presented an informative seminar which was clear and user friendly for people at all levels of computer competence. Running a busy practice, I was cognisant of the value of time and efficiency for myself and my team. I therefore invited Fiona to attend our practice and determine what was deficient in the day to day running of Outlook at our firm. She then went on to tailoring a seminar and support mechanisms to the staff. My mostly Gen Y team were amazed at the unused features Outlook provides in the management of their emails, therefore saving them time and making their day far more efficient with less interruption and distraction. This in turn is saving the firm money, as well as other in tangible benefits taught by the techniques and tools Fiona has provided us with .  I can highly recommend the seminars to all businesses that utilise Outlook.”

Alexandra Petrovic-Defteros, Defteros Lawyers

“At first I was sceptical as to what Fi was really going to be able to offer me as I thought I was already pretty organised. I used tasks, I filed emails, I’m organised! But in a short space of time Fi really showed me a few things that have had a profound effect on how I manage my time, tasks and emails. The result of all this is I no longer let the email inbox schedule my working day which has helped dramatically with my time management and subsequently my stress levels. Fi’s tips and strategies were easy to implement and stick to and I now couldn’t imagine working without a programme like Microsoft office and all its functionality. I would happily recommend Fi to anyone or any organisation no matter how big or small.”

Penny Guild, Guil Architects

“After completing time management training with Fiona Newton over 4 years ago, I am still practicing what she preached each day.  Such practical advice, tips and techniques presented in way that was interesting and made applicable to any person in any position.  With not a lot of practice the methodologies I learnt where easily integrated into my busy work day and hectic family life enabling to me to be a far more efficient at work, rest and play.

Thank you, Fiona, you saved my bacon.”

Renee McNaughton, Queensland University of Technology