At work, it’s crucial to stay up to date with what’s happening day-to-day. When we know what’s going on, we can do our job better, and we can avoid problems and delays. But that’s easier said than done, right? For many of us, this means diving into long, cluttered...
When we’re in “Deep Work” mode, we can’t afford distractions. But quite inevitably, ideas and thoughts will pop to mind and distract us. We will have ideas, and we will remember something that needs doing. One of two things happens usually happens: We make a mental...
One of the best ways to increase focus and productivity is to be intentional about how we spend our time. By deciding ahead of time how we will spend it, we're more likely to make better use of it. Unfortunately, the more work we have to do, the harder it is to plan....
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you see a huge to-do list on your “My Tasks” page. With everything competing for your attention, it’s hard to focus on the most important work. The answer? ✅ Ensure your “My Tasks” list only displays what you plan to work...
There’s no stress quite like the frantic rush to hit a looming deadline. But panic-stricken working doesn’t have to be the status quo. A little extra consideration when setting due dates can go a long way to help plan your work schedule. First of all, always build in...
Setting realistic expectations is critical when planning and prioritising your day's work. It's particularly important to consider the time/effort required to complete each task. At a glance, to-do lists have no clear way to distinguish effort. Without closer...
Collaboration flourishes when work is visible and accessible. Nothing kills productivity and collaboration quite like teams working in silos. If your team can’t see your work: Nobody will know how busy you are.Or what you’ve been working on.It will make collaboration...
Do you sometimes experience disappointing results when delegating? Do other people delegate tasks to you with vague requirements or expectations? Do you ever look at your to-do list and wonder what the heck you're actually meant to do? This is what happens when you...
Unless a task is “owned” by somebody, it’s very unlikely to get done. For that reason… Assign every task/project ONE owner. Asana calls this person the “assignee”. …but many people can work on the same task, right? So why only one owner? Apple famously coined...
Your task list is probably pretty big. So it helps if it’s not confusing to look at. If you want an easier life… Give your tasks a name that will make sense to other people and your future self. This will save you countless headaches and help to overcome inertia,...