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Productivity Tools For Leaders Video Series
Strategy #1
Get in the habit of writing things down.
Strategy #2
Prioritize by using a simple two-by-two matrix
Strategy #3
Always issue a four-column agenda for your meetings
Strategy #4
After a meeting, always issue “action minutes”, and kick it up a notch by making them “public”
Strategy #5
Assign three key roles in every meeting — chairperson, timekeeper and minute taker
Strategy #6
Use a “parking lot” to make your meetings more effective.
Strategy #7
To overcome procrastination, “go public”
Strategy #8
Use the Zeigarnik Effect to overcome procrastination
Strategy #9
Tackle unappealing tasks by scheduling them into 25-minute blocks.
Strategy #10
Avoid the “Squirrel syndrome” by designating Internet-free times.
Strategy #13
Kick the telephone and email auto-reaction
Strategy #16
The “salami technique” is a great tool for overcoming procrastination
Strategy #19
Use voice mail to amp up your efficiency
Strategy #22
Seek work-life blend instead of the myth of work-life balance
Strategy #11
To focus and block distractions, use an app!
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Strategy #14
Automate information requests
Strategy #17
Block your schedule – in two specific ways
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Strategy #20
Establish weekly one-on-one meetings with your direct reports
Strategy #12
Take ownership for controlling interruptions to your workday.
Strategy #15
Use voice recognition software
Strategy #18
Plan out your week using these five steps
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Strategy #21
Improve your productivity by handling your email in blocks