Outcomes
Our dirty little secrets
My brother is visiting from Ireland and of course staying at our place. While we generally keep the house clean and tidy, we spent the last few days doing an extra s...
Time to think?
A recent KPMG Global CEO survey found that 86% of global leaders struggled to find time to think about two of the most critical drivers in their businesses – disru...
Make your outcomes visible
‘Are you outcomes-driven or are you inputs-driven?’ – This is a question I often pose during my productivity presentations and workshops. By outcomes-drive...
Scheduling actions – hard or soft?
A common question that we hear when discussing task management in workshops is 'When should a task be blocked out as an appointment in the calendar'? Blocking out ti...
A sense of perspective
At the start of each month I have a recurring priority scheduled in my task list. It reminds me that at some stage in that week, I need to sit down and get some pers...
How we waste each other’s time
While much of my time is spent helping workers to increase their personal productivity, I also see many issues with how we work together. The truth is that your beha...