Prioritisation
Workload negotiation is a good thing
Listen to audio version There is a moment most of us know too well. Your manager drops another "urgent" request on your desk when you are already stretche...
The connection between attention and traction
Prefer to listen? Listen to Dermot's audio recording below: Have you ever noticed the strong connection between attention and traction? The things that are fron...
The time management myth
I was a participant at an online conference last week. During one of the sessions we were put into breakout groups for a discussion activity. I did not know the othe...
Moments of Impact
I know you are busy, but I want you to take a moment and do a quick exercise for me. Have a look at your schedule for the coming week. Then look at your task list f...
I need you to be responsive
In most situations, if I need something from you, I would prefer you to be responsive and take a week to deliver, rather than be reactive and take a day. That’s ri...
What to do when things get too busy
The Adapt team and I have been very lucky during this challenging time in lockdown as we have been able to successfully switch to high quality online delivery of our...