Tips : Simple
Productivity for Organizing Your Work
Life
Productivity means the effectiveness
of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate
of output per unit of input.
1.
Start the day with structured 'me time': Go through email and social media updates that have
piled up overnight and triage the backlog. Knock out quick responses and
referrals, so other people can start working on tasks. Schedule the bigger
tasks. And delete the stuff that is informational or not important.
2.
Use commute time to complete coordination tasks: It’s crazy not to use commute time to
winnow out time-intensive tasks.
3.
Reduce all meeting times by 25 percent: You will get the same amount of work done, because so
much time is wasted dealing with conference call setup and useless banter.
4.
Schedule regular breaks during the day: Running from back-to-back meetings is not productive,
because you get tired and lose focus. Block off time in your calendar and take
breaks. Making these breaks a routine increases predictability, creating a
regular schedule to keep your mind organized. If you can afford it, take a 10-
to 20-minute power nap after lunch, too.
5.
Work 'offsite' when it makes sense:
When you need to write a document or research a topic, the absence of office
interruptions will improve concentration.
7.
Switch off popup notifications on mobile devices and on desktop: Don’t let applications interrupt your
concentration with annoying popup messages. Shut them off
8.
Converse, don’t email:
Pick up the phone or walk down the hall and talk directly to colleagues. For
geographically remote folks, use chat.
9.
Chop up big problems into smaller chunks: This will reduce the feeling of overload and the
procrastination associated with taking on big jobs
10.
Use checklists for repetitive tasks to reduce errors: Particularly when you are overworked
or are operating under time constraints, checklists keep you on track.
by David Lavenda ( 18th Aug 2015) Written
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