Incrementalism—the new science of getting things done
We are all bombarded with demands on a daily, almost hourly, basis. Deciding how to prioritize and complete tasks can profoundly impact our productivity and [...]
The 100 Day Challenge
Today marks the first of the last 100 days in the year. 100 days is a lot of time – even though in some ways [...]
Work Habits
So I’m writing a book. Some of you may already know that. That’s because I’ve been talking about doing it for quite awhile. [Notice I [...]
Your Projects: Getting A Lot Done Fast
In every job, we can find ourselves in the middle of a tug-of-war between the big things and the little things. The big things include [...]
Prioritizing in 3 Simple Steps
Help! I Need to Prioritize Last night my head was spinning. I couldn’t wrap my head around all the things I had to do. Clients, workshops, assessment [...]
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. [...]
Skipping Steps in the Process:The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
There are many times during our day when we can (and should) cut redundancies and focus on better uses of our time (indeed, I spend [...]
Writing Things Down
Urban legend often speaks of a Harvard Business School study where a mere 3% of students wrote down their goals. Interestingly, ten years later, these [...]
It’s All About the Systems
Years ago when I was a management consultant and struggling to stay on top of an overwhelming workload, a wise woman said to me: “Ann, [...]
Managing Projects – Similar to Shoveling Snow
The Jumbo Shovel Approach: Phew! I just got in from shoveling the driveway. Last winter I used a jumbo-sized shovel but I barely got anywhere [...]