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.
How to lead your team into the future
In over 25 years of working with entrepreneurs and managers to better align their businesses with the future, we have learned that even the best vision is useless if you don’t communicate it effectively. And in such a way that it arrives in the minds, hearts and hands of your employees and is consistently aimed at as a vision of the future in day-to-day business. Because without implementation, your vision remains only a dream.
That’s why the work really starts here.
- Leave your comfort zone
- Take ‘Vision’ literally
- Communicate, communicate, communicate.
- Stop everything that does not support your mission and vision
- Help your employees to recognize their contribution
- Give your employees more freedom and responsibility
- Encourage positive thinking and action
- Identify an accountability partner for your vision
- Be well organized
- Stay persistent.
(Main article is in German)
Overcome the planning fallacy.
In a complex and fast changing environment detailed planning becomes ever more difficult. The best way to get the benefits of daily or weekly planning without wasting energy on plans that will never live up to their promises is to adopt a more relaxed approach to it.
Keep your Focus
Focus is key to productivity. Organize your mind, your environment and your systems in a simple manner that support your focus. Here is how.
How A Tickler File Makes Your Life Easier
A tickler provides an easy way to get organized with time-sensitive documents and tasks. It is a proven system to go about it when there is a lot on your plate. Here is, how a tickler file makes your life easier.
7 Ways to Become More Productive
This article will allow you to get more work done in a shorter period, allowing your business to expand. Let’s look at a few simple things that your company can implement to help boost productivity.
How to use productivity tools effectively
There’s a zoo of productivity tools out there. Hundreds of different solutions want to help us to become better organized. This article takes a look at when to use which type of tool to boost your productivity.
- Calendars
- Tickler Files
- Lists
- Boards
What are they best used for and what are the drawbacks?