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Looking for ways to better manage your time? Read how one IAer has reinvented their approach to time management and the shift they've seen with their productivity and mindset. https://bit.ly/4ahumWJ

What is the skill that is going to be priceless in the modern workplace? The ability to pay attention. Here's how to assess if you are paying attention. On a scale of 0-10 (0-no urge, 10-irresistible urge), rate your email checking behaviour. Where on this scale do you fall? How many times do you check your email every single day? Do you know? #Productivity #DeepWork #Focus #CareerGrowth #TimeManagement #Success #PersonalDevelopment #SanerWorkLife

Every individual is granted 24 hours a day, and the art of individual productivity lies in investing these daily hours wisely. #efficiency #productivity #quality #costreduction

Key points: 1. not on a Monday! 2. offsite (in-person) or 3. reasonably spaced (virtual) 4. bring in a quality, outside facilitator 5. schedule 6+ months of accountability check-ins https://lnkd.in/d-X7mrA6

Figure out how to use your “power hours” and plan for “future you” in “Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal #Productivity and #Wellbeing.”

<<How do we practice creating focussed time at work? What does it actually look like to practice it? Well, there's a protocol >> To practice creating focussed time at work, here is a "Focussed Time at Work" Protocol. This protocol can also be used to create time for anything you can’t find time for right now that’s important to you. Here are the materials:  -The decisions you have made ahead of time. -Your compelling reason why you want to show up to the focussed time at work  - Your plan for the top 3 obstacles that you have identified ahead of time  A paper and pen (preferably a journal so you can track) Here is the method:   1. Show up on time wherever you decided was going to be where you would do your focussed work. e.g. at desk, bench, chair.  2. What are your thoughts about the focussed work? Write them down. Give yourself at least 5 minutes.  3. Acknowledge what’s coming up for you and coach yourself as needed.  Remind yourself of your compelling reason why.  4. Do the focussed work.  5. As expected obstacles come up, implement your plans and return to your focussed work. 6. Track any unplanned obstacles that come up as you are working in your journal and return to your focussed work. 7. 5 minutes before the session ends do a self-evaluation (ask yourself - what went well, what didn’t go so well, what am I learning, what might I do differently next time)  9. Repeat incorporating changes based on your self-evaluation. Now, this is a basic protocol for creating time for focussed work (or for anything you can’t find time for right now that’s important to you) Then, from your practice, experimentation, self-coaching and ongoing self evaluation, you will tweak your protocol over time to design your ultimate focussed work protocol. For example, you could choose 1 action that builds on what worked well or 1 action that is doing something differently. You experiment until you have a protocol that works well for you to create focused time at work with ease. The reason this works is because you keep doing it until you have the result that you want. When I coach my clients, we focus first on how we can shift their perspectives or perceptions, change the frame, or broadening their views so that we can more easily create focussed time at work. We focus here on mindset because it is most accessible, our views are optional, within our control and a skill that we can learn.  I want to say this is where the magic happens - and it feels like magic sometimes - but it’s just not magic. It’s practical, it's formulaic and it’s learnable. As you practice, you will learn more about yourself and what the real challenges are for you. You will identify the underlying skills you need to build and see more clearly where to go next and what perspectives might need to change. This isn’t just about time management, it’s about learning how to manage (and coach) yourself. #timemanagement #focus #lifecoaching #wellness

I bet your productivity could be better... 🎯 Take a read at our latest blog post which includes practical ways you can implement productivity into your daily routine. I personally have found time blocking for one hour at a time fantastic with no distractions. Then I take a 10 minute break, step away from the desk to relax and refresh then coming back to another time block. Hint: Set your alarm so you know when your time block is done and its time to reset. https://lnkd.in/gEuENPR3 #productivity #Business #Perth #PerthBusiness #businesssupport #administrationsupport #VA #PersonalAssistant

How I Stay Productive: A Simple Yet Effective Method.It’s Day 4 Productivity isn’t about working endlessly—it’s about working smart. Over the years, I’ve discovered that staying productive comes down to two key things: refreshing my mind and managing my time effectively. Here’s how I do it: 1️⃣ Take a Break to Refresh: When I feel my energy dipping, I don’t push through aimlessly. Instead, I take a step back and do something that rejuvenates me. Sometimes, it’s diving into a book that inspires me, or watching a movie to unwind. These moments of pause allow me to return with a clearer mind and renewed focus. 2️⃣ Prioritize Tasks Strategically: Thanks to what I learned from ALX, I now approach my to-do list with clarity. I rank my tasks from the most critical to the least urgent, tackling them in that order. This method keeps me organized, reduces overwhelm, and ensures that what truly matters gets done. Productivity doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right mindset and simple strategies, we can achieve more without burning out. I’m Adaeze Akakem, a customer care professional with three years of experience and a virtual assistant dedicated to building efficient systems and creating seamless experiences for clients. Let’s connect or you can send an email to adaezeakakem@gmail.com.My Dm is always open too. #ProductivityTips #TimeManagement #ALXLearning #20DayLinkedInShowUpChallengeWithNwanyieze

"When the weather is fine then you know it's a sign ... For messing about on the river. If you take my advice there's nothing so nice As messing about on the river" I've spent the day working in a beautiful training room which literally opens out onto this idyllic bit of the River Thames. Forget those dull office walls and dreary cubicles! If you really want to get the most bang for your buck, take your training offsite. Why? Well, as Kimberly Elsbach, professor of organizational behaviour at the University of California, puts it, "sticking to the same old routine can be a real buzzkill for creative thinking. You need that fresh air, that change of scenery, to let those brilliant ideas percolate and bubble to the surface." Here are 10 reasons why I always try to run my training sessions off-site. 1. Boost morale: Offsites aren't just about work; they can easily include team activities that leave everyone feeling energised. 2. Gain fresh perspectives: New environment, new ideas. It's like a creativity boost in a different setting. 3. Amp up motivation: Taking the meeting outside the office gives it more weight and makes everyone more invested. 4. Escape interruptions: Less email checks and no more random office distractions. Offsite training means serious focus and better productivity. 5. Embrace challenges: Being in a new spot naturally amps up the challenge level, keeping everyone engaged. 6. Face-to-face networking: Nothing beats meeting in person outside of "work" for real connection and understanding. 7. Build camaraderie: Team-building exercises in a new setting bring out different strengths and can make work feel like play - creating shared memories and laughter. 8. Time-box decisions: Limited time in a different setting pushes for quicker, sharper decisions. 9. Strengthen teamwork: Sharing an experience outside of work bonds teams tighter. 10. Tech upgrade: Offsite venues often offer top-notch technology and experts, making presentations smoother and stress-free. #OffsiteMeetings #BoostMorale #FreshPerspectives #MotivationBoost #TeamBuilding #ProductivityHacks #CreativeThinking #ProfessionalDevelopment #OfficeEscape #Training #FacilitationGuru #howtofacilitate #trainthetrainer

Always love contributing to Call Centre Helper Magazine articles. This time the question was how to understand 'how happy your agents were'? For me having regular check ins with individuals and teams can really help get a real time sense of how colleagues are feeling. Two tools I use for check ins are the 'Blob Tree' and 'The Rose, Thorn & Bud framework' that gets individuals to think about what is currently going well (the rose), what isn’t going so well (the thorn) and what they are looking forward to (the bud). Read more below...and I'd love to know what check in tools your use in 1-1's or team meetings. https://lnkd.in/eZH-bNYK