Thursday, March 28, 2019

The Management Tip of the Day


THE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY: Harvard Business Review

March 28, 2019

How to Actually Get Some Work Done in Between Meetings


Do you have too many meetings to get your work done? If you never seem to have enough time to tackle your big projects, rethink your to-do list. Break down big assignments into bite-sized tasks you can complete when you have a few minutes (even if it’s a short break between meetings). Keep a list of these small tasks, and use it as a guide for making incremental progress on the work you've been putting off. Ticking off even one or two items will bring you closer to the finish line. If you’re still struggling to get things done, set aside a few hours by adding “project time” to your calendar as a recurring event. For example, you could reserve an hour or two each morning for focused work. Try to protect these blocks of time, and use them for the important tasks you can’t get done otherwise.

Adapted from “How to Get Your To-Do List Done When You’re Always in Meetings,” by Elizabeth Grace Saunders




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