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Training and Speaking Mark Ellwood’s seminars include a high degree of audience participation. He uses a combination of mini-lectures, group exercises, simulation games, individual exercises and discussions, all spiced with a dose of humor. By striking a "chord of familiarity" with audiences, he delivers a powerful message that's also witty and exciting. He leaves audiences fascinated, inspired and ripe with new ideas. BIOGRAPHY OF MARK ELLWOOD Mark Ellwood, president of Pace Productivity Inc, is an internationally known productivity consultant and a leading expert on how people spend their time. His company uses this knowledge to work with clients in identifying and implementing precise plans for employee improvement. Educated at McGill University, he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce in 1978, specializing in Organizational Behavior and graduating with Great Distinction. After working in product management for Procter & Gamble and Moore Business Forms, he began his own consulting practice in 1989. At that time, Mark invented the TimeCorder, a user-friendly device for tracking time spent on various activities. Mark’s groundbreaking productivity research with the TimeCorder has generated international media attention on numerous occasions. He has also presented papers on his research at international time-use conferences. Mark is also an award-winning speaker. He was the national champion for the Canada Jaycees and runner-up in a prestigious world competition. He has also coached four national speaking champions and one world winner. Mark has written two books. “A Complete Waste of Time” combines humorous anecdotes with practical tips and “Cut the Glut of E-Mail” shows readers how to communicate more effectively. His passionate mission is to help people get more done in a life of calm. TOPICS Time Management - The Five Principles of Personal Productivity Stress Management -Achieving Work-Life Balance and Harmony Effective Selling -Creating Leverage to Multiply Results Creative Thinking - Breaking the Barriers and Unleashing Potential Entrepreneurship - The 10 Steps to Business Success Powerful Presentations - Connecting with Audiences and Inspiring Action Change Management - Planning the Future and Making theTransition Strategic Planning - Where Are We Going and How Do We Get There? TYPICAL TRAINING RESULTS Over 50 hours per week of non-productive work was reduced by the participants. 80% of the participants achieved over 70% of their business goals. The business goals achieved during the 9 weeks of the program will have significant impact on the company’s bottom line. Over 60% of the participants were successful in cleaning up over 70% of one area that they had identified was slowing them down. This created some efficiencies and a greater sense of control. 90 %+ of the participants felt they were more focused and more in control as a result of the work they did during the program. Overall the program was very well received with 100% of the participants stating that there was a significant improvement in their focus, prioritizing, delegating and organization. (Oil and gas exploration company)