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How to Create the Perfect To Do List
The To Do List Backlash At a recent productivity workshop, I was telling everyone that the root of any good productivity system comes down to the simple To Do List. Based on the reaction from the audience, I almost felt like I had to run for cover. “To Do Lists don’t work for me!” “I’ve tried [...]
Posted in Information Management Also tagged checklist, daily planning, organization, planning, processes, To Do List Leave a comment
A Busy Day… Getting Nothing Done
The Tuesday was a busy day for me. Just back from Labour Day, client programs are ramping up for the fall and kids started back to school. I was running from one thing to the next all day long. And yet it felt like I got nothing done. Have you ever had one of those [...]
Posted in Schedule Management, Time Management Also tagged planning, scheduling time Leave a comment
The Bottleneck Effect
Have you ever stopped to think about whether you are a bottleneck? Bottlenecks (or constraints) can be huge barriers to productivity. Manufacturing companies that eliminate their bottlenecks can improve their profitability. We can do the same in the office environment. Read on to learn more about reducing the chance of being a bottleneck to others. [...]
Posted in Management, Schedule Management Also tagged backlogs, bottlenecks, deadlines, following-up, planning Leave a comment
What’s Your Crusing Altitude?
Have you ever experienced burn-out? If so, you’re not alone. With too much work and too little time, it can be oh-so-tempting to put in a few more hours to get one more thing done. But this comes at a cost. Life is a marathon, not a sprint. And while we can dip into our [...]
Prioritizing in 3 Simple Steps