Transformation Tuesday by Gakenia Gathura Tips on Productivity (Harvard Business School) Get Things Done by Deciding When and Where Managing your workload with a to-do list can be a productive way to organize your work and keep yourself on task. But dont let your list become a collection of everything you want to do but will never have time for. Make sure each item on your list has a time and place attached. Dont add write management presentation without including the day and time slot in which youll do it. Consider foregoing the list and scheduling items on your calendar instead. You may still want a place to write down things you hope to get to, but be sure that each day you know what you need to accomplish and when. Know When Multitasking Works Numerous studies show that multitasking doesnt help you get more done. In fact, it impedes productivity. But in todays fast-paced world, it may seem impossible to only focus on one thing at a time. Here are two times when multitasking might be more effective: When information needs to flow fast. If others are waiting on you before they respond to a customer or move a critical project forward, it can be frustrating if youre not available Picking up the phone or responding to email -- even while youre working on something else -- can be important, especially if you have information others dont. When youre stuck. Sometimes it can be useful to focus on a difficult task. But when you reach a roadblock, it can be equally valuable to walk away and do something else while your mind ponders the issue. When you return to the task with fresh focus, youre more likely to be able to push through. Turn Stress into an Asset Stress is unavoidable, but it doesnt have to be damaging. When managed correctly, strain can positively impact productivity and performance. Here are three things you can do to make stress work for you: Recognize worry for what it is. Stress is a feeling, not a sign of dysfunction. When you start to worry, realize its an indication that you care about something, not a cause for panic. Focus on what you can control. Too many people feel bad about things they simply cant change. Remember what you can affect and what you cant. Create a supportive network. Knowing you have somebody to turn to can help a lot. Build relationships so that you have people to rely on in times of stress.
Posted on: Tue, 20 May 2014 05:00:00 +0000
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