Give Yourself a Present: 3 Things You Can Do to Finish Strong
Is this year going by fast or what? I feel like I just got used to writing 2010, and here we are in December already. [...]
3 Balls Approach to Prioritizing
I tend to take on a lot of things – sometimes too much. While I naturally want to get everything done, sometimes I need to juggle. Not being a circus star, I need to prioritize all the balls I have in the air. Otherwise, I may end up dropping the wrong one. When I consider my range of tasks, there are usually three types: the must dos, the should dos and the could dos.
Why can’t we get this prioritizing thing right?
People talk about prioritizing a lot. And there is no doubt why. The word offers such promise for a calm and stress-free work day. However, [...]
A BIG Impact Fast
5 tips for making rapid progress in a new role Getting off to a quick start in a new role is critical. Everyone wants to [...]
Injecting Creativity into All Projects
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Albert Einstein You’ve just been promoted to the role of project leader [...]
Creativity is the New Black
[sws_picture_frame19 src="http://clearconceptinc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/iStock_000001984158XSmall1.jpg" title="" alt="" align="sws_frame_right" lightbox="" album="album" video=""] [/sws_picture_frame19] “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” Steve Jobs, Apple Computer You might be wondering [...]
Partnering with your Assistant
One of the biggest benefits of working with an assistant is they can push us to plan ahead. What is the plan for today? Who do we need to follow-up with? What do we need to start working on? Yet many people struggle with how to partner with their assistant most effectively. Here are some more detailed suggestions.
Overcoming Inertia
Inertia is a basic physical principle based on the fact that things tend to preserve their present state – whether that is resting or moving. [...]
The Proactive Manager
Are you a Proactive Manager? Easier said than done … Being ‘proactive’ all the time is a tough gig. Managers get pulled at from so many [...]
The Bottleneck Effect
Have you ever stopped to think about whether you are a bottleneck? Bottlenecks (or constraints) can be huge barriers to productivity. Manufacturing companies that [...]