Discussion about productivity
Recently came across a blog post on Professional heartbreak by Morra Aarons and it made me think on this subject. Work isn’t just about tasks and deadlines—it’s where we invest a part of ourselves. We show up with passion, put in long hours, and build relationships that go beyond professional courtesy. But sometimes, despite our […]
Inbox Zero is a productivity strategy aimed at keeping your email inbox empty or nearly empty at all times. The approach involves promptly processing incoming emails by deleting, delegating, responding, deferring, or archiving them. This practice helps reduce stress and improve efficiency by preventing email overload.
Management’s engagement is the crucial bottleneck in fostering innovation. As highlighted by Goldratt and Adam Grant, a manager’s biases can stifle potentially groundbreaking ideas. To drive success, leaders must adopt a scientist mindset, embrace humility, rethink established practices, seek diverse perspectives, and focus on incremental changes. Embracing these strategies can unlock creative potential.
In a rapidly changing business environment, companies must prioritize understanding customer needs and adapting strategies. By embracing innovative thinking and empowering employees, organizations can effectively navigate challenges and foster sustainable growth. Adopting flexible models and letting go of ineffective ones ensures that success remains within reach as companies evolve and thrive.
Applying complicated solutions to complex problems is an understandable approach, but flawed.” - Donald Sull
Complexity is what gives one an opportunity to exploit his expertise, really?
There are many ways to be productive, many tools to use and many methods to follow. However, the tools which we use to be productive on our workstations and mobile, are all fighting for our attention. And the best way to get our attention is to brighten that screen when new notification comes or ping […]
Many times I come across statements like “hire someone who will fit our organizational culture”, “this will not work on our organizational culture”, “the culture in this organization is different, and you need to adapt to…”…. What’s the organizational culture? If it means anything, culture should describe the day-to-day experience of the ordinary worker. Culture […]
Many a time we use this word quite interchangeably; however, a practitioner knows the Subtle difference between coaching and mentoring. Mentoring is more personal, it’s one looking into the long future, focusing on improving one from a long-term perspective. A Mentor needs not to be a subject-matter expert, he needs life experience, which he will […]
What qualifies as Task? And what as Project? “I see many people juggling with their pocket diary, todo list and many other reports, breaking down each activity as task, and ending day with a longer list than seeing few getting crossed off.” Its depressing and deflating to see the to-do list growing, and no respite […]
“Someday” is a curse to your dreams, because you’ll take your dreams to the grave.