Recollective’s Post

Do you have any monkeys on your desk? Picture this, you're in the elevator on the way up to your desk with one of your team. He mentions that they're having trouble with a particular part of their project. You want to be helpful and come to the rescue, so you say "Oh, let me look into it". An hour later another one of your team pop their head into your office and let you know that they really need a table of figures back from a client but she hasn't sent it yet so they can't go forward. You know this client well, so you say "Oh, let me call her for you". In just over an hour, you have collected two 'monkeys' onto your desk that you are going to have to put aside some of your own work to make time for. Had you empowered your team already, they would know where to find answers or what to do to solve their problems themselves and you wouldn't have been interrupted. Monkey management is a learned skill, but it's an essential one to learn for both you and your team to perform at your best. If you're a monkey collector and want to know how to manage them, I'm running a free online webinar on Tuesday 26th March at 1 pm. I'd love to see you there, click the link to register. https://lnkd.in/ddxHTwVj

Anyone else preparing their week like this? How do you choose to manage... Your to-do list? Some things I re-learned last week: 📋 Just because it is on my to-do list doesn't mean it's important 💡 If my list is too long or too complicated I need to ask for help 😣 Saying yes and not following through is worse than saying no 📨 An email isn't a mandate for my time There are so many different ways to leverage my time and energy that are helpful, I need to remember not to allow other people's emergencies to become distractions. #monday #responsibleleadership #todo

The most life-changing book I have read this year is How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis, LPC The easy-to-read book is full of golden nuggets, but the biggest take-away for me was the idea of creating FUNCTION. Your practice needs to support you. Period. Does your practice benefit from having systems and processes? Yes. However, those systems and processes are designed to work for YOU. Let me share a quick personal story... I used to strive for Inbox Zero because the productivity gurus and efficiency experts will tell you that matters (and I love productivity and efficiency). I tried their systems and I just could never get the hang of them. One day, I realized that Inbox Zero actually did not matter to me. What mattered to me was having a plan for getting rid of emails I didn't need and making sure that everything else was organized in a way I could find it when I needed it. My inbox is full of emails, but I know what to do with them when they come in and that is all I need. If you've got a flow that works for you, keep doing what your doing and move on. You don't need to go after the next shiny object. You don't need another course. You don't need to try to implement someone else's "best practice." Your system may not be pretty. Heck, it may not even be efficient. But, if they work for you, that is all that matters.  Do you and just keep going. But, if you've got some spots, that are NOT working for you, let's chat. I bet we can find a solution.  My schedule is open for a free call. https://lnkd.in/g4wd7_Av #therapistsupport #workflowmanagement #therapistsofinstagram #howtokeephousewhiledrowning #vanessaanneops

How many post-it notes are one too many? 🤔 #thedeskdoodles #timemanagement #projectmanagers Join our newsletters to get the desk doodles delivered to your inbox weekly! Link in the comments below:

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🌟 Looking for more frequent updates on your projects? 🌟 At BAIR, we understand the importance of clear and timely communication. That’s why we offer our *Daily Download*—providing you with end-of-day notifications when your job is completed and our team has safely left your facility. With the *Daily Download*, you’ll enjoy: ✅ Real-time completion updates ✅ Safety confirmations for peace of mind ✅ Seamless communication delivered straight to your inbox If you prefer to stay in the loop daily, we’ve got you covered. Choose BAIR for a better client experience every step of the way! 📱 #CustomerExperience #ClientCommunication #SafetyFirst #DailyDownload #BAIRServices --- This version is concise and includes hashtags to improve visibility on LinkedIn. Let me know if you'd like any tweaks!

Schedule every hour of your day. Block times of no less than half an hour. Create a to do list for each block, even if it’s just one task. Create buffer blocks for non urgent tasks and overflow for tasks that you may have underestimate how long it will take. #businesscoach

Schedule every hour of your day. Block times of no less than half an hour. Create a to do list for each block, even if it’s just one task. Create buffer blocks for non urgent tasks and overflow for tasks that you may have underestimate how long it will take. #businesscoach

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Here's how I plan my day: 1. Define my Active List: three key projects or areas. 2. Set one intention for the day. 3. List one task for each item on my Active List (Top 3 tasks). I write this on an index card and place it on my desk, then add it to Notion. The duplication reinforces my focus. #productivity