Task Management

Fit for purpose

A client in a recent Smart Work online training program asked a question I thought was worth sharing. We were discussing the use of the task management system in Out...

Managing information around complex tasks

I was speaking to my mate Nick recently and he reminded me about some of the challenges we’re facing in maintaining productivity whilst working remotely. Last mont...

Staying productive when working remotely

So here we are in the midst of what looks like one of the most disruptive events many of us will ever face. I hope you and the people around you are holding up and I...

Take a weight off

Those of you who have experienced the Smart Work training will know that I advocate and use a date-activated task management system. This simply means I forward sche...

Organisation on the road

People often ask me the best way to manage their priorities when out and about or on the road. Most of us have phones or tablets that sync our email and calendars...

A more proactive approach to toilet paper

What is it with people not replacing the toilet paper? How hard can it be? On the odd occasion that I walk into a bathroom to find no toilet paper, I am struck by ho...