Not When, But Where Are You Productive?
Today, I want to ask, “Where do you get things done?” Not when. Not how. But, where? Often we talk about being, “In the zone.” I want to know where your zone is located. Where are you most productive?
Continue Reading →Always Choose Tools You’ll Use
Have you ever bought a new time management tool only to have it end up in a desk drawer? You know, that fancy calendar that you thought would help organize your day. Or that shiny new gadget that you knew would help you stay on top of things. However, you quickly found that the new [...]
Continue Reading →Could the iPad 2 Replace Your Dayplanner?
Unless you have been living on a deserted island, you are aware that Apple is releasing the newly updated iPad 2 on Friday. The iPad has continued to shape and evolve the portable post-PC marketplace. Today, I wanted to look at some of the ways that the iPad 2 will be used for productivity. Many time [...]
Continue Reading →What’s Slipping Through the Cracks?
Does your time management system let things get by you? Todos? Appointments? Answers to problems you have already solved? What is slipping through the cracks in your life? What Are You Missing? If your time management system is not clearly defined, or is too complex, you are probably suffering from leakage. (Not a pretty word…) Too often, [...]
Continue Reading →You Might Be Bad at Time Management If…
People often say, “I am really bad at time management.” When I hear this, I wonder why they make this assessment. What exactly are they bad at…? – Getting tasks done? – Maintaining their calendar? – Not wasting time? Maybe they are bad at time management. Today, I thought I would take a slightly humorous look [...]
Continue Reading →Is Your Meeting a Bunch of Quacking?
Does this picture represent the last meeting you attended? You know how it goes. Everyone shows up. There is a lot of quacking. People stream in late. There is no organization. After a bunch of chaos, everyone streams off in different directions. Do ducks have more effective meetings than your company?
Continue Reading →Best TMN Posts of February 2011
TMN has welcomed many, many new readers lately. I want to thank everyone who has joined us recently. If you are new to TMN, I encourage to to subscribe to the RSS Feed. Or follow on Twitter or Facebook. Each month, I am going to showcase the hottest posts of the previous month. Maybe you [...]
Continue Reading →How Much Would You Pay to Interrupt Me?
Interruptions are commonplace these days. Society continues to change at a rapid pace with the advent of smartphones and everywhere connectivity. In fact, most of us now carry our phones (and computers!) on our person at all times. Additionally, we have given the power to almost anyone to ring us whenever and wherever we are. Via phone call, [...]
Continue Reading →Don’t Waste Time Solving Problems Twice
Do you ever find yourself solving a problem and thinking, “I just did this last week!” It could be looking up those project numbers that you had previously. Or checking a phone number that you already used. How often do you solve a problem more than once? More often than you think. How much time [...]
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