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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our training programmes, setup, and how we can help you work smarter and more sustainably. Whether you’re curious about one of our trainings, wondering how we measure impact, or have questions after completing a course, you’ll find answers and practical tips here.
Effektiv Nu is a training company that helps knowledge workers work smarter – not harder – using research‑based methods and digital tools. Since our start in 2013, we have trained more than 30,000 knowledge workers in personal productivity, technology, digital competence, and how to create control in a working life that is constantly changing.
Our method is built on more than 10 years of hands‑on experience and combines theory with practical tools that create immediate impact in everyday work. Through workshops, lectures, and tailored training programs, we create lasting change in how people plan, prioritize, and collaborate.
With rapid digital development and an increasingly hybrid workday, higher demands are placed on work methods, self‑leadership, and technical skills. At Effektiv Nu, we want to give people the conditions to grow alongside both digital and physical changes in the workplace.
We offer a wide range of trainings and workshops for organizations and individuals who want to work smarter, more sustainably, and strengthen their digital competence. Our courses are based on research on how people best organize their work to feel well, free up time, and increase productivity. Our most popular trainings include:
- Work Smarter – a workshop in personal productivity where participants gain practical tools to prioritize effectively, reduce stress, and create structure in their workday.
- Effective Meetings – a training that gives teams methods and tools to plan and lead meetings that create engagement and deliver results.
- Microsoft 365 – a hands‑on training where participants learn how to use Outlook, OneNote, Teams, and other tools for better planning, structure, and collaboration.
- Copilot – a practical walkthrough showing how teams can benefit from AI support in Microsoft tools to work smarter and more efficiently.
- Internal Traffic Rules – a workshop where you jointly define guidelines and an implementation plan for increased structure and shared ways of working with digital tools.
All trainings can be tailored to your needs and are offered both onsite and digitally.
Working smarter is about taking control of your workday – working more consciously, not harder. It means creating structure, prioritizing what truly matters, and using digital tools in a way that actually supports you in your everyday work.
In our trainings, you gain concrete methods and practical exercises that can be applied directly to your own work situation. You learn how to minimize interruptions, plan sustainably, and focus on what creates the most value – both for you and for your organization. The goal is to free up time, reduce stress, and achieve a better work‑life balance.
Read more about our most popular training Work Smarter here.
Our trainings are suitable for anyone who wants to work smarter, reduce stress, and free up time – regardless of role, industry, or organization size. We train both individuals and teams in the private and public sectors, from small companies to large organizations.
Some of our customers include PostNord, Siemens, Sweco, Bravida, Ragn‑Sells, Atrium & Ljungberg, Söderberg & Partners and several municipalities across Sweden.
Read stories from our customers here.
You will gain new ways of working that are adapted to today’s working life – with a focus on creating more structure, better planning, and a sustainable workday. Participants who attend our Work Smarter training experience, on average, that they free up 1 hour per person per day, achieve an empty inbox for the first time, plan more effectively, feel more focused, and experience less stress.
The training creates a clear impact in everyday work, which is also reflected in our evaluations – where participants give us an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 when asked whether they would recommend the training to others.
We focus on Microsoft 365 (Outlook, OneNote, Teams, Copilot) and Google workspace (Gmail, Google Tasks, Google Keep), with concrete methods for managing a digital work environment and reducing interruptions.
The purpose is for participants to learn how to fully utilize the tools, free up time and achieve a healthier balance in their work life.
You can book directly on our website or contact us. for customized requests. We offer both physical and digital courses.
The price varies depending on the format and the number of participants. Get in touch för with us for a quote tailored to your needs.
Most training courses are divided into four-hour blocks depending on the structure and content. The training course Arbeta Smartare is usually carried out on two to three occasions and incudes two half days and one full day.
For those of you looking for a shorter and inspiring format, we also offer inspirational lectures of 1-4 hours, tailored to your needs anf themes such as “Working Brain Smart with Microsoft 365”, “Smarter Ways to Work” and “Copilot”.
Yes! We tailor the content based on your needs, work tools and age group. Contact us. and we will tell your more.
In a training course, we recommend a maximum of 12 participants per group so that we can create the most interactive and rewarding workshop possible. All participant bring their own computers to be able to work practically during the session – This means that you both do settings on site and test all technical tips immediately. Do you want do gather more people? Explore our offer of inspirational lectures where the number of participants is unlimited.
What participants appreciate most is how concrete our training is – with practical exercises and direct application in their own tools. Many participants express how great the feeling is to finally have structure, align the teams way of working and get tools and tips that really make a different from day one.
Several participants have described Working Smarter as the most value-creating training they have ever taken – both for themselves and for the team. Others highlight how the training helped them get more out of the tools they already have, such as Outlook, Teams and OneNote, and that they wish they had taken the training much earlier in their careers.
Want to read more about what other participants think? Explore our reference articles and share their experiences.
Trough creating control, prioritize correctly and use digital tools in a smart way, the mental strain of everyday work is reduced. Once you have control over your inbox, tasks and planning, a sense of clarity emerges – and with clarity comes peace and balance in life. Our courses empower you to take charge over your workday so you can focus on the right things without feeling overwhelmed.
Open training courses is for individual participants from different organizations, while customized training courses are designed specifically for your business.
Our Work Smarter training always includes a pre-study before the training and an evaluation afterwards. This gives you concrete insights into changes in working methods, perceived efficiency and stress levels. We also offer impact calculations based on freed up time, improved planning and increased structure – Both at individual and group level.
Yes, many customers use our methods to create common structures and routines that improve collaboration and efficiency.
Our training is based on research in productivity, behavioral change and digital working methods, combined with many years of experience from practical work in various organizations.
Yes, absolutely – with the right method, it`s possible for everyone! Our courses teach you how to gain control over your emails and achieve an empty inbox in a sustainable way. We use a proven model for effective email management that makes it easy to make quick decision about each email, so that your inbox is always up-to-date and clear. This reduces stress, frees up time and prevents you from having to search through unread or flagged emails.
The result? Full control over your inbox – an important part of taking ownership of your work life.
When you participated in the course, you received an email with the subject “Training materials from Effektiv Nu”. The email contains a link with a password to your training materials.
Do this:
- Search in your email for the subject “Training materials from Effektiv Nu”
- If you cannot find the email, contact us at info@effektivnu.se and we will help you.
We love sharing smart ways of working! Whether you are curious about our training courses or have already completed one and want to continue developing, there is plenty of inspiration to be found. Follow us at LinkedIn Weekly tips and technical news, subscribe to our newsletter (Swedish) for practical advice directly in your inbox – and visit our newspage on our Swedish website where we collect all the articles and in-depth content.
For even more inspiration, we recommend listening to one of our podcasts interviews.
Yes! If you have completed a training course with us, you will continue to have access to our resources and can contact us for support even if you change employers. We always offer two years of free support after completing the course.
We’re so glad you want to be part of our team! We´re always looking for committed people that wants to make a difference. Please check out career page for current positions, or connect with us for future opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you!
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