Deep work. A big word. Everybody working in creative or analytic roles needs to achieve deep work it daily. Doing so is easier said than done as distractions get in our way.
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Some Thoughts on Setting Priorities
Chosing wisely, what you do first and what you do not at all can set the course for succes. Setting the right priorities is a daily challenge.
How to navigate through and beyond the corona crisis: A ten step guide for leaders
In the midth of the pandamic great leaders look ahead.
Besides some general observations like accelerated digitalization, impacts and opportunities are very different for each market. Nevertheless, there is a set of steps leaders should follow to navigate through the crisis and beyond.
As soon as health and safety of employees is secured, liquidity is secured and a sufficient level of operability is achieved, looking ahead and deciding on the way forward is the prime duty of every leader.
This is a long article, so these are the ten steps to navigate through the crisis based on our scenarios (or any other scenarios for that matter):
- Develop your own assumptions on intensity, length and consequences of the crisis
- Check how your existing future assumptions are affected
- Understand the impact of the crisis on market players and market dynamics
- Derive assumptions on how the crisis will change your market
- Check the viability of your mission and vision and adapt if needed
- Identify opportunities during the crisis
- Identify opportunities to gain competitiveness from the crisis
- Develop contingency strategies for surprising developments
- Write an action plan
- Monitor your assumption and your results
How A Tickler File Can Help Against Procrastination
The classic tickler file system can be a contribution to reduce procrastination. It can be a tool anybody on your team who is struggling to get organized.
How to Avoid Procrastination Traps
Procrastionation traps can catch anybody. Here’s some ways how to avoid falling into the most common.
Why I started 43 me
I want to share the story behind why I decided to build an electronic tickler file and why I am so passionate about the digital tickler file at fortythree.me.
A Tickler file: the better to do list.
A to do list app is probably the simplest and most common form of a task management system. But is it always the best choice?
Achieving Inbox Zero – myth or reality?
Can inbox zero be achieved today? And if yes, does it realy matter? Let’s have a look at how to reduce stress and anxiety by having a better take on your message flow.
Cut your to-do-list short (if you can’t, pretend to)
A to do list must never get too long or it will transfrom into a productivity killing list of shame. Get back to a healthy balance when your list got out of control.