The Pareto Principle or 80/20 rule says that 80% of the output or results will come from 20% of the input or action. (see more at Measuring Productivity) When this is applied to a typical day, you can expect that 80% of your…
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Time Management Questions
Mental – Activity: Plan weekly and daily Planning is Thinking – it is an important skill for setting goals and managing time, and it is one of the top 10 skills employers want. A Planner Checklist can help you plan…
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Discovery of the Day
Check out 365 Thought Provoking Questions to Ask Yourself This Year at Marc and Angel Hack Life: Practical Tips for Productive Living. They also have many articles about Productivity.
Goal Skills – Determination
Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek. -Mario Andretti We must expect to…
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Time Management Skills
The Skills and Competencies category at Contemporary Management includes a 70 page Handbook on Time Management Skills (pdf) from the Centre for Good Governance.
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Increase Productivity
Mental – Activity: Increase Productivity This week, take an action a day to increase productivity: Start with the Top Ten Ways to Improve Productivity. Explore the Time Management 101 Tutorial. Watch videos at Learn About Productivity. Read about the Science…
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Set Goals
Mental: Set Goals Learn How to Set Goals, and choose a goal. Select a goal plan that will increase the level of value in life areas that are low. Keep it SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time Sensitive) with wording created…
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Apps for Productivity
Many apps for productivity are available to help you manage your tasks. A calendar is the starting point for any task management system. Google calendar is a clear standout in this area in my opinion. In fact, Google is the…
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Learn Your Learning Style
Mental – Activity: Learn your learning style. Individuals often have a preferred way of learning that can aid the absorption, processing, and retention of information. Some people are visual learners, while others learn better by listening. (Auditory) Some prefer learning…
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