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Make better use of administrative assistant via weekly meetings that she runs and deferring internal mail. She's happier. He's happier. Because they both feel more in control. Use time management tools instead of brain. Create calendar appointments for project work. Schedule two hours of daily focus time (email off; IM off; door shut; phone screened). Use a combination of Outlook Calendar and Tasks to know what to do when. Build upon things that work. Like most of our Chicago productivity clients, there were loads of things working. We found ways to squeeze even more from them. Continue to reap the rewards of email while lessening dependence on it by turning off notifications and batch processing. Increase the amount of time in Outlook's Calendar View (instead of Email View!) by changing the default to open there and committing to flipping there when finished processing email.
Make better use of administrative assistant via weekly meetings that she runs and deferring internal mail. She's happier. He's happier. Because they both feel more in control.
Use time management tools instead of brain. Create calendar appointments for project work. Schedule two hours of daily focus time (email off; IM off; door shut; phone screened). Use a combination of Outlook Calendar and Tasks to know what to do when.
Build upon things that work. Like most of our Chicago productivity clients, there were loads of things working. We found ways to squeeze even more from them. Continue to reap the rewards of email while lessening dependence on it by turning off notifications and batch processing. Increase the amount of time in Outlook's Calendar View (instead of Email View!) by changing the default to open there and committing to flipping there when finished processing email.
His efforts to change work habits results in a lighter briefcase and clearer mind going home each night. Are there things you need to change to make similar gains?
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