An ideal scenario for increased productivity would be to approach your desk every day with your work already prioritized and your schedule set up so that you have a block of time marked off for uninterrupted work. There would be nothing on the desk to divert your attention while you are working. Your sole focus would be on the current project.
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How to Prioritize Your Tasks for Increased Productivity
Posted by dlanders under ManagementFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 5858 days ago
Multitasking: An Ineffective Time Management Tool
Posted by dlanders under ManagementFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 5858 days ago
Multitasking: Everyone does this to some extent. Some people attempt to do more things at once than others, but it is almost a requirement now to be able to work. I recently heard of a job posting that listed “multitasking abilities” as one of the prerequisites for the job.
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Unitasking
Posted by dlanders under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 5859 days ago
Instead of trying to take on the whole world at once, consider unitasking. Focus completely and solely on one goal, achieve it, and move on to the next goal. You will see an increase in your achievements and a higher quality result as well.
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Avoid Crisis Management with These Simple Daily Schedule Changes
Posted by dlanders under StartupsFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 5872 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 20, 2008 7:14 pm
There is no question that crises do arise from time to time, issues that require everyone to change focus. However they tend to occur much more frequently then needed. In so many situations, prior planning would obviate the need for last-minute rush efforts.
How can you start to make changes within your organization to limit the fire-fighting
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How Organized Offices Create Happier, More Productive Teams
Posted by dlanders under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 5879 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 16, 2008 7:09 pm
Disorganization is a major cause of job dissatisfaction.
If the disorganization is your own, then you can choose to make changes. However, whether you are the disorganized one or the organized one working with a disorganized colleague, that lack of organization has an impact on you.
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The Real-Life Perils of the Indiscreet Email
Posted by dlanders under LegalFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 5882 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 10, 2008 9:58 pm
Is there anything in your email that you would not want exposed?
Our recently resigned D.A., Chuck Rosenthal, was ousted, or outed, when his past years of emails were subpoenaed by defense attorneys in preparation for a trial.
Somehow the judge who granted the subpoena allowed press access to not just the messages relating to that case, bu
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Mental Health and Productivity
Posted by dlanders under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 5884 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 11, 2008 2:23 pm
I find this such a big issue - yet so often missed:
How do mental health issues affect productivity in the workplace?
* 222.7 million days of work are lost each year because of absences and problems pertaining to depression, costing companies $51.5 billion. (National Institute of Mental Health)
* Employees with depression who receiv
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How to Keep Your Computer Organized
Posted by dlanders under TechnologyFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 5884 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 8, 2008 1:33 am
Here's something I think more of us can relate to as technology improves!
“Where did I put that document?” is often a common plaint when desks are stacked with piles of paper. However the same thing may happen with our electronic files even though, being out of sight, they don't scream for organization. The best way of handling electronic doc
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No One Is Good at Multitasking
Posted by dlanders under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 5887 days ago
Made Hot by: on April 5, 2008 7:06 pm
Job Advertisement: “Must be good at multitasking.”
Obviously this company is not up-to-date on current research which shows that no one is good at multitasking. Now I realize that you are probably disagreeing with me right now, since you do it all the time, but reality is that our brains are not good at executing our demands to multitask.
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Top Time Management Tips
Posted by dlanders under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 5888 days ago
Made Hot by: plethmen on April 3, 2008 8:40 pm
These top time management strategies are used by business professionals in achieving success.
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