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Why Traditional Time Management Techniques Are Not Enough - By Michael Erwin- 5 Ways to Survive Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Alison KeroHolidays are stressful. Mostly because we make them out to be stressful, so here are 5 ways you can survive Thanksgiving this year. Be Thankful. It IS Thanksgiving after all. Sure, the holiday started out with the Native Americans kindly sharing their bounty with us and then we killed most of ...
Views: 6(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The "Yes List:" The Key to Living on Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Leanna FredrichYou don't have to let yourself be terrorized by other people's expectations of you. Sue Thoele One must live the way one thinks or end up thinking the way one has lived. Paul Bourget The more time you spend doing what is important to you the quicker the unimportant things drift away. Leanna ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Next Day Success - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe evening hours are a perfect time to set yourself up for success when the following day rolls around. Being organized and ready to roll when the alarm clock sounds allows you to begin your morning with an air of calmness, togetherness and avoids morning discombobulation and potential stress ...
Views: 14(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - STAYING AHEAD OF THE PAPERWORK OVERLOAD - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William CottringerSTAYING AHEAD OF THE PAPERWORK OVERLOAD By Bill Cottringer “Keeping up with the information overload is like trying to sip water from a fire hose.” ~ Anonymous. So you think you are overloaded with paperwork at your job? My very first professional job was a counselor at a ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Tackle That Pile of Paperwork - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Jan BolickYou know how you can have a stack of papers piling up on the corner of your desk? You see it there every day. You dread dealing with it. Maybe even try to ignore it, yet when you are on the phone, it distracts you. You can’t help but take a peak. Maybe even pick up a piece of it, thinking ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Presto! Project is Done! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Jan BolickYou know that big project (or presentation or proposal) that’s due in two weeks? The one you haven’t started yet? I know. I know. You’ve been meaning to do it. But it’s going to take HOURS and there are so many other things to do. You just haven’t had any big chunks of time to devote ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Know Your Limits When Taking on Volunteer Leadership Roles - Just Say No! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroAs an entrepreneur or any other type of business professional, you are probably often asked to take on volunteer leadership positions, such as a Board member, a committee chair, etc. These roles can be incredibly satisfying from a personal and professional standpoint. However, it is often difficult ...
Views: 12(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Time Management Tips: Small Steps Can Make a Big Difference - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroTime management is a major issue for many people. And it's not getting any better. Experts estimate that during the last 25 years, our leisure time has declined by 37% while our workweek has increased by a full day. The American's Use of Time Project at the University of Maryland revealed that the ...
Views: 31(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How I Use Time Management to Keep My Sanity - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Alison KeroI can’t tell you how happy I am to have become an expert in time management and productivity. Yes, I do enjoy helping people make their lives easier but more importantly it’s made MY life easier and less stressful. As my business continues to grow and things become busier and busier, it ...
Views: 19(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Your Power Living Life List (PLLL): How to Start - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadOver the past 30 plus years, I have had the privilege of working with a great many people from all walks of life. Despite the wide range of demographics I could categorize them all by saying every one of them would have benefited from establishing their own PLLL. Life is a journey, not unlike ...
Views: 24(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Think Twice- Act Once - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadI stole this from the carpenters; "measure twice, cut once". Thanks guys. The longer I work on a project; there is always something that comes to the top to make my understanding and grasp of the subject better and better. This section is one of those improvements. Before And After If you ...
Views: 22(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Successful People are Drivers, Not Passengers. Become a Driver - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadWhen Donald Trump walks into his office, do you think he is a driver or a passenger? You do not even have to know what the terms means to know the answer; he's a driver. He is a successful person, do you think he got there being passive and sitting back, like a passenger, or do you think he got ...
Views: 26(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Remember, If You Lay Down in Front of a Door… - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadYou can’t blame people for using you as a doormat. What does this possibly have to do with increasing your productivity, accomplishing more and moving closer to reaching your goals? People generally start off with good intentions. They want to use their time wisely, they want to get as much ...
Views: 19(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Power Time Management Irrefutables - The Five W's - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadWhat? What are the 5 to 10 absolutely necessary activities that you have to do to ensure your success and happiness? Those are going to be your Power Time Management Irrefutables. You have to be serious and you have to be brutally honest with your self. Fudging this list is sabotaging all of ...
Views: 24(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - From a Humble Beginning- A Time Management Irrefutable Secret to Success - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadIt was a Saturday morning in May when I realized that I was not as smart as I thought I was. This happened about 35 years ago but it is as fresh in my mind as if it was yesterday. I was operating one of my franchise organizations and this franchise was in the Lawn Care industry. In this ...
Views: 18(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Learn How To Break Up Large Tasks And Get Them Done - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadFirst, so there are no surprises, there is no secret formula to breaking up large tasks, you just do it. The fact we are here is the biggest step you will make in this area. Large overpowering tasks are just a collection of many smaller jobs all joined together. Start thinking like this and you ...
Views: 21(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 3 Tips to Getting More Done with Less Stress - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Stephanie Frankip #1 Feeling like you can’t get it all done? Schedule Focus Time every day. This is the time you are not to be disturbed. Turn off the phone, shut down email and determine your biggest need for action at this time. Then set your timer and get it done! Tip #2 Tired of losing phone ...
Views: 25(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Scheduling Realities - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere’s no doubt about it, you live a busy life with many different genres that require your attention, your time and your energy each and every day that you awake. There is no doubt in my mind that it requires constant effort to not only take care of all our responsibilities on the outside, but ...
Views: 26(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What To Do When You Just Can't Concentrate - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Karen ScharfMy email in-box is jam packed, I have several calls from sales people that I haven't returned yet, my desk is a mess, and I'm finding it very hard to concentrate. What in the world is going on here! Well, for starters, my friend Chris is undergoing her second brain surgery today (a 7 hour ...
Views: 24(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 5 S.M.A.R.T. Distinctions about Goal-Setting - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Goals should be written down and have the following SMART attributes: Specific. We need to have hard numbers on our goals. However, this is not to be confused with being “precise.” It’s OK to have ranges of numbers. In fact, it’s better for the subconscious mind if ...
Views: 33(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Time Sensitive Goals & Interdependent Goals - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! The “T” in the SMART goal formula represents time-sensitivity. That is, our goals should have a specific date associated to them. However, there are two kinds of dates that can be associated with a goal. The first may be obvious. This is a hard date. A hard date is a ...
Views: 33(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - General introduction to Risk management - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Hassan EliwahEvery day we take risks. If we cross the street we risk being run over. If we go down the stairs, we risk missing a step and tumbling down. Taking risks is such a common occurrence, that we tend to ignore it. Indeed, life would be unbearable if we constantly worried whether we should or should not ...
Views: 21(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Project management plan - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Hassan EliwahAs soon as the project manager has received his brief or project instructions, he must produce a document which distils what is generally a vast amount of information into a concise, informative and well-organized form that can be distributed to all members of the project team and indeed all the ...
Views: 23(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Managers guide to Time Management - improve performance and efficiency in 15 minutes - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Heather BuckleyMany Managers will organise their priorities in terms of dealing with crisis as they come along. Those that shout the loudest will get the most attention. This takes control out of the hands of the manager, often making him focus solely on employees when the business would benefit from more ...
Views: 27(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Stop Sending E mails - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jan BolickWant to boost productivity and morale? Save time and improve relationships? Stop sending emails. How did we ever survive without it? A real time saver. For some things. For others – a real time zapper. Just imagine….or maybe you don’t even have to imagine…it happens to many people ...
Views: 35(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You Losing Your Marbles? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jan BolickMy friend and former colleague (UD 1996), Brooke Packard Blanchard, sent me this story. We don’t know the author. If you do, please let me know. I would love to give him or her the proper credit. The story may make you sad at first. But put the wise words to work and it will serve to boost morale ...
Views: 33(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - You? A Bottleneck? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jan BolickThis is a true story – heard every day – from all walks of life. The names have been changed to protect the innocent and guilty. Jane could be a co- worker, student, direct report, family member – actually anyone in your life. In this version – she is a customer service rep trying to ...
Views: 33(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Organization structures in project management - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Hassan EliwahTo manage a project, a company or authority has to set up a project organization, which can supply the resources for the project and service it during its life cycle. There are three main types of project organizations: 1. Functional; 2. Matrix; 3. Project or task force. Functional ...
Views: 24(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Business case in project management - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Hassan EliwahBefore embarking on a project, it is clearly necessary to show that there will be a benefit either in terms of money or service or both. The document which sets out the main advantages and parameters of the project is called the Business Case and is (or should be) produced by either the client or ...
Views: 27(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Why are you procrastinating? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Jaynine HowardWhy are you procrastinating? Why are you making excuses? Why are you never completing anything? Why are you putting off until tomorrow what can be done today? Do any of these phrases sound familiar? We all procrastinate at one time or another. We all are guilty of letting our family and ...
Views: 30(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Getting Ahead of the Game--Holiday Shopping Made Easy - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Renee UrsemChristmas decorations have begun to appear in stores and malls all over the country. People are already starting to think about (and stress over) gift-giving, and it’s only October. Do we need to panic? Can selecting a gift for someone be easy? While it may always be difficult to find a ...
Views: 31(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Time Management on the Run - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Robert (Bob) LucasYou have probably heard the saying “There just aren’t enough hours in the day.” This is especially true if your job involves traveling to a client’s site or if you work at or travel between remote locations (e.g., branch offices). Transit time can take a big chunk out of your day. In such ...
Views: 38(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Time Sheets and Time Tracking Software - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Dennis SauraIf you have a problem on recording your schedule, it is a must for you to read this article to lessen your recording task. You can now track time accurately using the time-sheets and time tracking software. What we refer to as time tracking you may know by another name such as time recording, ...
Views: 25(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You on Track or Running Off the Rails? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Dennis KelleyTime is the great equalizer. It doesn’t matter how rich you are or how poor you are. Not even how famous, infamous or average you are. Time does not stop for anyone and you can’t get more of it. You can’t slow it down or speed it up. With each breath that you take or heartbeat in your chest, ...
Views: 37(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - We Have To Stop Meeting Like This - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Jan BolickEver leave a meeting and wonder why you met? Ever have a meeting and after much discussion, decide on a plan but then – nothing ever happens? Here are three questions can lead the leader to conducting more efficient, more effective and maybe even fewer meetings. Questions to ask and know ...
Views: 34(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Meetings, Meetings Everywhere - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Jan BolickMeetings meetings everywhere! Great way to communicate. Great tool for propelling the way to goal. A great investment of time or a huge ZAP of it – and energy too. It’s a good idea to do a quick meeting review every now and then. Just to be sure that your team isn’t over-using this ...
Views: 31(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Finding Your Heart During a Busy Day - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonDoes this sound like you? You rush from one meeting to another, deal with demanding customers, handle employees' concerns, put out the latest "fire" at the office or at home, return phone calls and wade through a knee-deep pile of emails. With a day like that, it can be so easy to get caught up in ...
Views: 34(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Fall into a New Productive & Organizational Routine - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Alison KeroA lot of opportunities tend to come our way in the fall, lot’s of school related events involving our children, networking opportunities for ourselves as well as social opportunities. How do we handle all that comes our way without completely collapsing exhausted, stressed, disorganized and ...
Views: 32(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Power of the Pareto Principle (aka the 80/20 Rule) - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroWhen I am conducting an organizing, time management or business related workshop, I often ask if anyone has heard of the Pareto Principle. I usually get a room full of blank stares. However, if I ask if anyone has heard of the 80/20 Rule, many people nod their heads yes, and have a better idea what ...
Views: 35(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What Business Are You Really In? The Energy Management Business - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Laura WestEver get a great idea, and then you are flying high with inspiration and possibilities? You outline your idea, you mind map it, you buy books on the subject, you easily draft up copy for an email campaign... you take a few steps, and then you share it with a few people close to you and... Bam! You ...
Views: 25(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Attack Strategies for Email Sanity - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Stephanie FrankThere’s only one thing I hate worse than mopping the floors… …and that’s dealing with the endless emails that come into my inbox. I’m not talking about the stupid once-in-a-lifetime-do-it-right-now-or-die kinds of emails, I’m talking about the legitimate things you need to deal ...
Views: 37(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Time - How to Use it Wisely to Accomplish your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Marjorie GeiserYou have 24 hours in a day and a list of things to accomplish that seems overwhelming. Sound familiar? Join the club; we all are trying to fit 30 hours worth of work into 24 hours. Maybe you’ve found it doesn’t work. We can’t manage time any more than we can manage the weather. We can’t ...
Views: 39(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Achieving Your Goals: Four Steps to Keep You on the Path to Success - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Janet SorrentinoIn my last Article: “Sprint Your Way to Success” we talked about how to use sprints to set and achieve your goals. Now, here are a few key tips from the Sprint methodology to help keep you focused: 1. Hold a Daily Check In with Yourself This needs to be done the first thing in the morning, ...
Views: 47(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - De-cluttering Your Life: Get Rid of the Distractions and Find More Time - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Linda PucciFor people who struggle with time management, clutter reduction is often the first step to having more time in your life. When you simplify your environment and organize your life, it makes tasks go more smoothly, and helps you make the most of your limited time. For me a lack of clutter is ...
Views: 39(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Secrets of Effective Time Management - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste time.” Henry Ford Managing your time, finding balance, and living a complete and joyous life in this day and age almost feels like an oxymoron. Today, more than ever before, we run from one task to ...
Views: 36(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Tips To Help You Be More Productive at Work - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from A.J. MillerTIP #1 - GET YOUR WORKSPACE ORGANIZED:Clear your desk and other horizontal surfaces of all unnecessary gadgets and items that you don't use everyday. Keep frequently used items within arms' reach. Create space and breathing room so you can be more productive. Clean up your bulletin board. Throw ...
Views: 47(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Learning to Respect Your Own Time - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Alison KeroLearning to respect your own time. Sounds like a really basic concept and not hard to do at all, and for some this is true. I, however, struggle on a daily basis to respect my own time and I am a professional organizer who specializes in time management. I am also a people pleaser. For years I ...
Views: 33(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Make Appointments with Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Marsha EganIn this fast paced world, we are continually challenged to fit more work into the same time frames that we all have. One of the most challenging parts of "fitting it all in" is deciding what is important and what is not. Of all the dilemmas I've experienced in my coaching practice, just about ...
Views: 81(8 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Time Management For Busy People: 5 Techniques To Stay On Top Of Your Busy Schedule - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Michael LeeAll work and no play is bad for your health. This is why experts came up with effective time management techniques for busy people. After all, you don’t want to keep telling your family that you’re too busy to have dinner with them every night, nor do you want to keep saying “no” when your ...
Views: 31(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Send Time-wasting Visitors Away? Get them up from the Chair! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Kristjan-Olari LepingHave you ever experienced a situation when you are in a hurry but your guests just do not want to go away from your office or home? They keep talking and talking about different topics, but your time is running. You have so much work to do, but you can’t do it because you have visitors. What ...
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