How to wield the double-emailed sword of productivity
E-mail. The humble, initially text-based, form of communication has been with us for decades, and during that time span been transformed from obscurity through prominence into the scourge of the workplace – which isn’t e-mail’s fault; rather, it’s ours.
Read MoreWhy distractions launch full-scale assaults during important work
Have you ever had the feeling of being under a deadline to get something important or urgent – or both, for that matter – done, yet you inevitably seem to get caught up in distractions of lesser import? The following is what occurs.
Read MoreTo conquer your todo list, adhere by your to-be list
So, you have your to-dos neatly organized into hierarchies replete with contexts, flags, due dates, reminders and God only knows what else. Yet, somehow, it feels as if though the vast improvements you were expecting have eluded you. More likely than not, this stems from not paying an appropriate amount of attention to your to-be list.
Read MoreHow my iPad got the better of my productivity
As of this writing, I have just executed a spectacular, productivity-related facepalm at some 20,000 feet in the air. The culprit? My iPad. Hey, want to know where I’m headed? To a – wait for it – seminar on business productivity with iPads.
Read MoreSchedule digital smoke breaks like a pro
Let’s be honest: every now and then, we sneak a digital smoke break at work. A little Facebook here, some online news there and perhaps some light tweeting from the loo (stop that). If things are getting out of hand, however, look no further than your trusty, old calendar for a fix.
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