Missouri State University

Managing People, Processes & Projects

Dates:March 26, 2025
Meets:W from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location:efactory Forvis Mazars
Cost: $279.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

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Do you have more to do than you can manage in a 40-hour workweek?
Do you feel that if you want something done right you have to do it yourself?
Do you find yourself having to "redo" work not done right the first time?

If you answered yes to these questions, you could be holding yourself, your employees, and your work group back from reaching maximum potential. By attending this seminar, you will learn how to improve your skills in delegation, time management, and goal-setting so you can work more efficiently and effectively.

Managing Priorities and Time

  • Value-adding techniques, including strategies to develop proactive vs reactive behavior
  • How the "Four Slice Time-Pie" can simplify your day
  • Techniques for inspiring and developing people
  • Learn how to better manage your interruptions
  • Effective strategies to manage yourself & your team
  • Receive worksheets for setting priorities and goals

Goal-Setting and Planning Guidelines

  • Understand the return on investment planning gives
  • Where to start in the planning process
  • Techniques for writing your strategies down on paper

Processes and Project Management

  • Effective workflow techniques
  • Proven project management skills including planning and delegation
  • Task assignments versus delegation
  • Types of tasks that shouldn't be delegated
  • Communication tips to make delegation steps successful

Benefits of Attending:  

Take control of your workday by applying the techniques you learn during this seminar. You will feel more confident in knowing how to organize your work and examine your workload for value-adding qualities.

Fee: $279.00
Hours:6.00
CEUs:0.60

Call us at 417-837-2600 to see if you qualify for a discount on this course.

efactory Forvis Mazars

405 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65806

Carrie Richardson

Carrie Richardson is Executive Director of Leadership Springfield. Prior to joining the nonprofit, she spent a decade in health care administration as Chief Operating Officer for a rural tri-state health system and several years in nonprofit development and grant writing.



Carrie is a graduate of Leadership Springfield Signature Class 25 and currently serves on the Prosper Springfield Cabinet. She is a mentor with the efactory and Missouri Small Business Development Center at MSU Mentorship Program.



She has a master’s in nonprofit and civic leadership and bachelor’s in communications, both from Drury University. She and her husband Ben have a son in high school and identical twin boys who are fifth graders. When she’s not working, you’ll find Carrie shuttling kids to soccer, swimming, or school & church activities. She enjoys spending time with her family, staying active outdoors, and recharges with a good book or traveling somewhere near water and sunshine.



Carrie began as the first Executive Director of Leadership Springfield in July 2018. Carrie was named one of Springfield Business Journal’s 12 People to Know and was honored as one of Springfield Business Journal’s Most Influential Women in 2019. In 2020, Leadership Springfield was awarded the Business Advocate Award by Springfield Business Journal. In 2021, Carrie was featured as one of Biz417’s Women Who Mean Business.

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