by Somuchbetter | May 1, 2018 | Delegation, Favourite Tool, Prioritise
A golden rule for getting things done is to know the value of your time. Is there someone who could do a task equally well, if not better? I highlyrecommend Fiverr and Peopleperhour,online marketplaces for freelance services – anything from graphic design to...
by Somuchbetter | May 1, 2018 | Favourite Experiment, Prioritise
Last week I spoke at a gathering in Dublin for the 30% Club, the voluntary movement championing gender balance on boards. The topic was ‘A Better Breed of Busy’ questioning whether or not there’s a difference in the work tasks men and women choose...
by Somuchbetter | May 1, 2018 | Favourite Experiment, Prioritise
I’ve recently been reminded of a mindset shift that keeps me focused on long term progress. Don’t overestimate what can be done in a dayyet underestimate what can be achieved in a year. As soon as I feel like I have everything to do overwhelm creeps in....
by Somuchbetter | May 1, 2018 | Favourite Read, Prioritise
This article from Business.com heralds five ways a digital assistant can improve workplace productivity. Benefits include: Time saved checking team status as the chasing is done for you. Scheduling meetings and reminders. Replacing the need to type which apparently...
by Somuchbetter | Apr 3, 2018 | Email, Favourite Tool, Prioritise
I love this email management technique from Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh. He calls it Yesterbox – schedule time to deal with emails a day later. It’s a game changer – control, not be controlled by your inbox. Could it work for you? Click here.
by Somuchbetter | Apr 3, 2018 | Email, Favourite Experiment, Prioritise
How many times do you check emails in a day? Often it’s just a glance, to see what’s in there but not do anything about it. A great time saver I learned from a friend is the ‘One Touch Email’ approach. The idea is to touch each email once which...
