Recently, I received a question from a LinkedIn Learning learner in my course, Leading Productive Meetings. She asked why I recommend creating meeting reminders—after all, doesn’t that lead to more interruptions? Technically, yes, but here is why I find it’s necessary. From my perspective, the advanced warning gives people an opportunity to power down from … Continue reading “How meeting reminders help everyone”
Tag: Time Management
Why “multitasking” is an inefficient word
Even the word multitasking is inaccurate and inefficient. Why? Because we’re trying to use one word to describe multiple different processes. This is why I suggest we replace it with two words: Switch-tasking and Background-tasking. I go into more detail on what those words mean in the video below, so please watch to learn which … Continue reading “Why “multitasking” is an inefficient word”
How to use buffer space in your calendar
In a world that’s addicted to the hustle mentality of “go, go, go,” we must learn to leave ourselves buffer space between appointments for our sanity AND productivity. A buffer—just a few minutes without any commitments—is essential to managing a successful schedule. It gives you time to process and recharge! Is your office environment one … Continue reading “How to use buffer space in your calendar”
Why you should schedule interruptions
We live in a world of interruptions. All jobs have a certain number of expected daily attention switches—some more than others! Don’t fight the truth of time. Leave buffer space between appointments to respond to these interruptions, and you’ll get more done than trying to pack your schedule full. Time doesn’t always have to be … Continue reading “Why you should schedule interruptions”
How to move on from a mistake
Mistakes can make us feel like a failure—our time, energy and even money wasted. It doesn’t HAVE to be that way, though! By asking yourself, “What lesson did I learn from this experience?” you can turn a failure into a success. If your office could use more guidance on time management, productivity, and leadership, consider … Continue reading “How to move on from a mistake”
