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Total, Relaxed Organization^TM FAQs

General TRO Training FAQs

• What is Total, Relaxed Organization?
• I don't use Windows or Outlook. Can you train me?
• Do I need to use a particular planner or software?
• Will TRO training try to change me?

21 Day Coach Follow-Up & Accountability FAQs

• Is "21 Day Coach Follow-Up" important?
• How does "21 Day Coach Follow-Up" work?
• What about conferences or breaks during the 21 days?

Cost, Guarantee, and Upgrade FAQs

• How much is TRO training? Is it worth it?
• Is your training guaranteed?
• Can I upgrade from one training system to another? How?

TRO and Getting Things Done

• How is TRO related to Getting Things Done by David Allen?
• What are the advantages of TRO over "out-of-the-box" GTD?

On-Site Training FAQs

• Where does on-site training take place?
• How do you change habits in one day?

Remote Training FAQs

• How well does Remote Training work?
• What if I use special software or tools?

Getting More Information

• Can I Call a Coach for Free?
• How do I see all the TRO training options?

Questions? Want Help? Talk with a Coach FREE. Need time management advice? Have a special situation? Get free coaching and needs analysis from a battle-hardened expert. Call a TRO coach now.   Call 1-888-PRIACTA (1-888-774-2282; or 1-804-591-0511 outside US/Canada).

 

General TRO Training FAQs

What is Total, Relaxed Organization (TRO)?

It is life-changing personal and team productivity. See this detailed description. See also TRO and Getting Things Done.

I don't use Windows or Outlook. Can you train me?

Yes! We actively train on Mac, paper planners, handhelds, Windows, etc. TRO works with almost any platform.

Do I need to use a particular planner or software?

No. We train on Windows and Mac, and TRO works with most planners and tools: Franklin Covey, Day Runner, Outlook, paper lists, your favorite GTD software, smartphones, PDAs, Tablet PCs—use what fits you best. We research and train on a wide range of software. However, some tools have definite advantages over others, so discuss your needs with a coach. We'll adapt the training to fit your tools and style.

Will TRO training try to change me?

We (and you) build your solution around you. Total, Relaxed Organization is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We help you adapt sound principles to the natural flow of your day. Because your personal systems will match the way you work, the results feel natural and the training sticks.

That said, TRO Training is about lasting change, so you will learn new principles and apply new skills. Without such positive changes, nothing in the world can remove the stress of poorly managed time.

21 Day Coach Follow-Up & Accountability FAQs

Is "21 Day Coach Follow-Up" important?

We've found that regular accountability to a trusted TRO expert is extremely important for success. It protects your TRO training investment of time and money. Here's why:

• It ensures that you start off correctly, with correct new processes and routines from day 1;
• It keeps you accountable to making the change (old habits can be hard to break);
• It facilitates the best possible change, as quickly as possible, by keeping you on the right track.
• It virtually guarantees new, permanent habits since you follow the new routine daily for nearly a month.

This is why all our training packages include expert, TRO coach supervision for 21 business days after the training. (Basic Self Training is an exception, to keep the cost down, but you can upgrade it to a package with coach accountability.)

The bottom line is this: 21 Day Coach Follow-Up and Accountability lets you start out on track and stay that way for 21 business days, so your new habits become permanent.

How does "21 Day Coach Follow-Up" work?

Coach follow-up is daily monitoring, accountability, and guidance from a TRO coach to ensure your success. It takes place for 21 business days and begins when tell us you are ready. It includes:

• Personal, daily follow-ups that hold you accountable to your new system
• Additional training each day, personalized as needed
• Answers to your basic TRO training questions
• Expert assessment and monitoring of your progress
• 1.5 hours of coach time dedicated to you (on average)

It's done with quick, precise email reports and/or brief phone calls, so you aren't burdened and your work isn't interrupted. Follow-up is customized by your coach to meet your current needs:

• Milestones (1-2 min each) describe where you should be in your progress;
• Daily Reports (2 min each) ask you to report key metrics, so you and your coach measure your current control level and habits in critical areas;
• Quick Review and Training (5 min. each) emphasize TRO principles that may need refreshing, and/or teach you new principles as you need them (instead of burdening you with everything all at once).

The coach carefully reviews your replies, monitoring key indicators, answering questions, and making recommendations.

What about conferences or breaks during the 21 days?

Most people end up with a conference, break, or illness in the middle of their training. This is your real life, and therefore a real training opportunity, provided certain conditions are met:

• 3-day weekends or occasional days off aren't a problem. (Still, the initial remote or onsite training sessions, about 7-8 hours total, should be held consecutively.)
• If you travel for work from time to time, you need to know how to work on the road anyway. As long as you have proper tools on the road (we help you set those up!), we train you right through your days on the road.
• If you have a true vacation of a week or less, and if it happens at least 7 training days (8 calendar days) after completing the initial training, we simply put your training on hold. When you return, we teach you how to pick back up after a break. Your inbox will bloat while you're gone, but that's OK. It's good practice for those crises that always come up. (You will probably be more relaxed on your vacation, too!)
• If multiple schedule abnormalities are likely (delivery of a baby, vacations, etc.) then wait until you have a block of one month with only one foreseeable major break (not mentioned above) from your regular routine, whatever that is. Again, that break should not be within seven training days (8 calendar days) of finishing the basic training (or about 10 days from the day you start training).

Cost, Guarantee, and Upgrade FAQs

How much is TRO training? Is it worth it?

Total, Relaxed Organization^TM training is an investment that pays off in a big way. The cost ranges from $59 to $1400 per person, depending on how quickly you need the benefits and how much preparation time you can invest. In return, TRO trainees effectively uncover about 15%-25% more time/productivity per week. By focusing this time on their most profitable activities, our clients can easily realize a 300% return on their investment in the first 1-3 months alone.

Is your training guaranteed?

Yes! All our products and services are backed by our Total Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee, so you can experience Total, Relaxed Organization with complete confidence.

How do I see all the TRO training options?

For an overview of Total, Relaxed Organization training and all training options, see our main TRO page. For a quick summary of training options and prices, see our catalog page. Or click here to learn more about specific training options:

• Group/Team On-Site Training
• Executive/Personal On-Site Training
• Remote Training (Special introductory offer)
• Self Training System (As little as $59 for a limited time)

Can I upgrade from one training system to another? How?

Yes! You can upgrade from any Self or Remote Training System to another of higher value. You pay only the current difference in cost.

To upgrade, go to the online catalog and select the training option you want. At the bottom of the cart you'll see a drop-down list of "Package" options. Choose the option for your current training system and check out. Your prior purchase will be verified during check out and/or processing of your order.

TRO and Getting Things Done

How is TRO related to Getting Things Done by David Allen?

If you're familiar with David Allen's Getting Things Done and either love GTD or struggle with it, you'll especially appreciate Total, Relaxed Organization (TRO).

Total, Relaxed Organization is a GTD extension—a system that teaches essential GTD principles brilliantly and painlessly, then quickly moves way beyond GTD fundamentals for a huge boost in productivity. (Nevertheless, TRO fits well within David Allen's official, broad description of GTD.)

What are the advantages of TRO over "out-of-the-box" GTD?

TRO has many advantages over "out-of-the-box" GTD, including:

• You are fully trained and in control in one day (full-time) or a few days (part-time).
• No stressful scanning of long task lists. Selecting next tasks is almost automatic.
• You will be reminded of your tasks at the right time, automatically. Until then, your work is out of sight and off your mind.
• Email processing is fast, fun, and relaxing. Your email communication channel stays unclogged.
• Balancing areas of your life is nearly automatic.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly reviews are simple, painless, and short (5-10 minutes).
• "Waiting For" items do not need to be tracked separately. They automatically won't fall through the cracks.
• You have powerful strategies for bloated inboxes or crises where traditional "processing" is overwhelming.
• You can accept urgent tasks for today, "on the fly," without breaking the system or the flow of a conversation.
• You can focus almost effortlessly on your most profitable activities, so you unconsciously move towards your most important goals. This "top-down" approach is more like Franklin Covey without losing the benefits of GTD.
• No struggling to find the answers yourself. TRO shows you step-by-step how to pull it off.
• TRO training options meet all needs and budgets, from executives to students.
• TRO gives you detailed, proven advice for special situations like organizing your office space, managing odds and ends for pending projects, processing client/prospect files, handling research files, retiring strange piles of "stuff," and much more.

Bottom line: TRO helps you focus better and DO more in real-life situations, with less stress, faster.

On-Site Training FAQs

Where does on-site training take place?

The training takes place in your own office. If you have more than one, it takes place in your primary workspace. Your coach will carefully observe your work environment and your style of work to help you make the necessary changes on the spot.

I'm a busy person. How do I make time for this?

You'll get a lot done. On-Site TRO Training does require that you accept no calls, no interruptions, for at least one full work day. (Remote and Self training is more flexible.) However, you will get a lot of your day-to-day work done because we take a "learning by doing" approach.

How do you change habits in one day?

Training lasts beyond just the day in your office. We provide 21 working days of unlimited follow-up by email, phone, and Internet. Your coach will be available as needed to answer questions and help you stay the course until you "own" the system.

Remote Training FAQs

How well does Remote Training work?

Brilliantly—the same as for our On-Site training. Retention may even be enhanced because the trainee reads and prepares before being coached, and the training can take place over several days, making it easier to absorb.

What if I use special software or tools?

We recommend Premium Remote Training if you work in a non-Windows/Outlook environment or need your remote training customized for your special situation. This is because the TRO Field Guide is optimized for Windows with Outlook. The customization process takes a bit more time.

Getting More Information

Can I Call a Coach for Free?

Yes! Please do! We can answer your questions, assess your needs, and make recommendations. In just a few minutes you can have fast, free answers from a battle-hardened expert. Call a TRO coach now at 1-888-PRIACTA (1-888-774-2282; or 1-804-591-0511 outside US/Canada).

Questions? Want Help? Talk with a Coach FREE. Need time management advice? Have a special situation? Get free coaching and needs analysis from a battle-hardened expert. Call a TRO coach now.   Call 1-888-PRIACTA (1-888-774-2282; or 1-804-591-0511 outside US/Canada).

 

*GTD and Getting Things Done are registered trademarks of David Allen and Co. Priacta, Inc. is not affiliated with or endorsed by David Allen and Co. Priacta, TRO, Trog, the Priacta 4-color interleaved diamond, and Total, Relaxed Organization are trademarks of Priacta, Inc.