Posts Tagged ‘planning’
Get Productive: Writing effective emails
Email is intended as a quick and efficient way of communicating – consider the following email etiquette guidelines when writing your emails to make them more effective. Be concise and to the point, don’t waffle on for pages and pages. Keep it to 2-3 screens of information – or put the information in an attachment.…
Read MoreAfter the workshop is over …
You’ve just come back from a really inspiring workshop – full of great ideas and you have a list of all the tips and information you’ve absorbed, enthused with all the things you’re going to do and change. You get home – it’s been a long day, so you grab a bite to eat, switch…
Read MoreTurn your resolutions into habits that stick
At this time of year many of us set New Year Resolutions – you’re going to lose weight, get fit, earn more money, learn how to do x. Most will have quit by mid February and many give up before the end of the month or don’t make it past week one. Take your time…
Read MoreSnowed under?
Do you find yourself snowed under by all you have to do? Whether it’s the amount of email that arrives in your Inbox every day or the paperwork you have to deal with or the shear amount of work that you have to get through that leaves you working late in the office. Write it…
Read MoreBook Review: Mind-mapping – Tony Buzan
One of the best tools I ever learned was mind-mapping. Years ago I picked up a book by Tony Buzan and read about mind-mapping. I’ve used it in my corporate life, while studying and continue to use it in my own business. I mainly use if for notes during workshops and seminars – it’s much…
Read MoreWhat are you putting off?
If you have a tendency to put things off or leave things to the last minute, don’t worry – you’re not alone. We all do it and for various reasons. Understand what those reasons are and you’re more likely to be able to come up with a solution. Dig down to understand what you’re resisting…
Read MoreHow to manage those last minute deadlines
Do you sometimes feel that your time management would be great – if only it wasn’t for everyone else? You’re working on improving your own productivity, you’ve changed some of your own bad habits but other people around you are still making demands on your time and it’s not helping. They still come up with…
Read MoreGet to your meetings on time
Are you one of those people who always arrives late or only just in time for your meetings? Here are some tips to give you a better chance of getting there on time and arriving more composed. Start with the end in mind – aim to arrive early then work backwards from when you need…
Read MoreYour diary and scheduler – paper or electronic?
It’s really a case of finding what works for you and there’s nothing old school about using a paper based planner. Using pen and paper can be the best tool, as I find it engages the brain more effectively than just using a screen and keyboard. Having a bit of techie background – I’m all…
Read MoreIs the Olympic Games playing havoc with work?
Events like the Olympics really capture the imagination and have a nation on the edge of their seats as their athletes compete for those precious gold, silver and bronze medals. Although, there aren’t many sports I watch, the Olympics is one of those events that gets me hooked – especially those events where we can…
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