Post on 12-May-2015
description
power up!genevieve howard
senior multimedia specialist, CAFNRhowardg@missouri.edu
@HowGen
intro• 6 Questions • 10 People• 3 Books• Power of time, email and workflow mgmt.• Power of habit• Willpower• Power from a supportive workspace• Posture for power
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STEAL LIKE AN ARTISTAustin Kleon
• Figure out what’s worth stealing. “You’re only going to be as good as the stuff you surround yourself with.”
the questions
• What’s a typical day look like?• How do you manage your to-do list?• What’s your best time-saving shortcut?• What’s your workspace setup like?• What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?• What’s your favorite muscle car?
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the sources
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break up the day or the week!
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learn something new Fridays
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keepa
log!
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email• Everyone keeps their email open • If request can be done in __ minutes, do it• Consider the block of time method where you
have a dedicated work time and a dedicated email response time
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best time-saving shortcut?
• Perform good email management– “What did we do for ____?” –Can find all related emails in project folder
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best time-saving shortcut?
• Use an agenda for weekly meetings• *Send weekly summary email with each
person’s major priorities
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Project nameNotesWireframe: link or server path here Target launch: specific date or general timeframe
Potential/Upcoming ProjectsProject nameNotes
Projects on back burner Project nameNotes
*Vacations/out of officeHenry – Out Friday
*Non-standard meetings (Conf Room unless otherwise stated)TuesdayMeeting topic 8:15-8:45 (JC, PA)Meeting topic 9-11
*Major prioritiesJames: item one; item two; item threeMadison: item one; item twoEtc…
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sample agenda
best time-saving shortcut?
• Working with text-only editor (strip out formatting) –Warren
• Templates (HTML and CSS) –Tammy • Programs like Hyperdock, Self-control,
Codebox, Alfred app launcher, Codekit –Chad • Crowdsource or search on internet –Ryan • Invest in services that are more efficient than
self or in-house –Justin #muwebdev@HowGen
best time-saving shortcut?
• When you see an error, take the time to train the person on how to correct it rather than just correcting it yourself.
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to-do list
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to-do list problems
• Too many items• No due dates• Confusion about priorities• Tasks don’t match goals• Project vs. goal vs. step
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goals & steps
Relates to goal
Initiative Metrics Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Summary
1 Increase social media
Add 5 more Twitter followers
2 more added
1
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2012-2013 Goals1. Engage with primary audience2. Goal description3. Goal description
The Power of HabitCharles Duhigg
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motivation
• Cue (the urge or craving, the trigger that starts behavior: location, time of day, other people)
• Routine (behavior itself)
• Reward (switch things around to find out your true reward)
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to-do list motivation
• Timer method • Choose task– Set timer to __ minutes– Work on task– Take short break (reward)
• Works well if you work well in chunks
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to-do list motivation
• Restart method http://lifehacker.com/5953986/restart-your-day-at-2pm-to-stop-procrastinating-and-build-momentum-in-the-afternoon
– Works well if your best time is the morning– Restart your daily routine in the afternoon after
lunch
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workspace
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workspace
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• Make it comfortable with items that mean something to you– Snacks, drinks, slippers, lip balm, photos, plants
• Keep what you use often closest to you, less frequent items farther away
• Purge clutter ruthlessly
workspace
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• Consider a standing desk or flexible desk
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen Covey
• Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
posture for power
• Take breaks every hour• Breathe: 4-7-8• Straighten up• Visualize• Use the power poses
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best advice?
• Ask questions. The worst you’ll hear back is “no” (or no response).
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best advice?
• If you’re feeling any emotion, be quiet and step away from the keyboard. Step back and say, “How would____ read this? Or respond?”
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as we reach the finish line…• Survey
• Power of time, email and workflow mgmt.• Power of habit• Willpower• Power from a supportive workspace• Posture for power
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best advice?
• Always try to be the best version of you that you can be.
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thank you!genevieve howard
senior multimedia specialist, CAFNRhowardg@missouri.edu
@howgen
sources for cars
• Jamie’s Dodge Charger http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1969_Dodge_Charger.jpg
• Jeremiah’s Ford Mustang Shelby GT-500 http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1967_Ford_Mustang_Shelby_GT-500_Eleanor.jpg
• Kerri’s Subaru Forester http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2009_Subaru_Forester.jpg
• Justin’s provided courtesy of Justin Roberts
• Chad’s Kitt from Knight Rider http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:KITT_Interior_at_Toronto_Auto_Show_2011.jpg
• Shahn’s Dodge Viper http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DODGE_Viper_Gen_1.JPG
• Warren’s Ford Mustang http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1973_Ford_Mustang_%28orange%29.jpg
• Ryan’s Toyota Prius http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2010_Toyota_Prius_rear.JPG
• Tammy’s ‘68 Chevy Chevelle http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flickr_-_DVS1mn_-_68_Chevrolet_Chevelle_SS_396.jpg
other photo sources
• Navy sailor and to-do list http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_080916-N-6764G-050_eoman_2nd_Class_Lucien_Gauthier_logs_commands_and_actions_on_the_bridge_of_the_amphibious_transport_dock_ship_USS_San_Antonio_%28LPD_17%29.jpg
• Child with MacBook by Deryck Hodge http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Waverly_learns_to_hack.jpg
• To-do list hand http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Writing_hand.jpg
sources for posture for power
• http://lifehacker.com/5389892/better-posture-means-more-energy-at-work
• http://www.realsimple.com/health/fitness-exercise/9-energy-boosters-10000001171644/page2.html
• http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/223678