Paperless Productivity – 10 advantages since ditching pulp
There is something timeless about the scratching of a nib across a pristine textured page. From ancient papyrus to the humble post it note, it seems we cannot get enough of it. Until, it...
Monthly Archive: September 2015
#Productivity the Gemba way
Gemba is a Japanese term and loosely translated means “the place where value is created”. Traditionally it has been applied to business processes and manufacturing to make them leaner, focussed and more robust. In...
Is HiTask thee Online Task Management solution?
Introduction HiTask is another online task management system that is vying for this burgeoning market. If harnessed properly, online systems could have a huge advantage over local task management systems especially for dispersed collaborative...
The 3Fs to your daily task hit list
If the mere sight of your extensive task list if enough to send a shiver up your spine here are some quick and easy tips to get it down a small, focussed hit list....
Simply Getting Things Done
Getting Things Done(GTD) is a very popular method of task management that has revolutionized the working lives of many. And now, I will unceremoniously strip it down to the basics, do a Macgyver on...
Chunk it and boost your productivity!
“Everything should be as simple as possible, but no simpler!”, courtesy of Mr. Einstein. This is also true of how we go about handling tasks. Applying simple, basic principles can often give a jolt...
Chat! Is the end nigh for team email?
I see a time when collaborative teams will shun traditional email in favour of chat. You may think I have lost my marbles, and you would not be alone, but this is happening now....
One man band? 5 Tips to get stuff done
Delegation, passing responsibilities and resource planning are luxuries that many an entrepreneur, sole trader or member of a small team can only fanaticise about. When there are too many things to do and too...
Link it! Getting a head start on tasks
A prerequisite for getting anything done is to have the tools and materials that you need to do it immediately to hand. Here is a quick tip to help you get a head start...