Each of us needs a digital-free zone. A time and place where we can be free from the beeps, buzzes, and flashing screens of the world. If you don’t have this place of sanctuary, create one. Even if it’s just for one hour at a time, create a recurring schedule in your week to be digital-free. … Continue reading “Why we need a digital free zone to be productive”
Category: Administrative
How to drop the “now” mentality
Some managers expect all work to be done immediately—the moment they think about it! This perpetuates inefficiency. Instead, think in terms of “when” and provide specific deadlines. If there’s a conflict, have an open conversation about how to make the tasks fit together in everyone’s schedule. DaveCrenshaw.com/Speaker
How many gathering points do you have?
The average person has between 30 to 40 gathering points, places where unresolved items gather, such as inboxes, desk drawers, and notepads. The less gathering points you have, the more productive you’ll be. Consolidate all those random places to get down to six gathering points—or less. DaveCrenshaw.com/Time
Why repetition isn’t just for the gym
Repetition is essential to effective training. We understand this principle with professional athletes and musicians. Yet we ignore it in the workplace. Chose an area for you or others to improve upon. Then schedule enough time to get plenty of reps to achieve mastery. Repetition is essential to effective training. DaveCrenshaw.com/Speaker
How productive leaders grow their teams’ skill sets
If you run into a challenge with a team member, ask yourself, am I trying to force compliance, or am I seeking to help them grow? Productive leaders focus on developing skill sets, which makes force unnecessary. By coaching and training others, you can help them improve performance. DaveCrenshaw.com/Speaker
