10 Life Hacks For Better ProductivitySimon Guest, Neudesic
10. Where is your time going?» Analyze your calendar - pie chart of your time
» Use RescueTime
» How much time doing work vs. Facebook?
9. GTD Methodology» Learn GTD (Getting Things Done) Methodology from
David Allen
» Most people do not have a system for managing their workload
» Many people still carry everything in their head
8. Task Organization» Many different task lists around
» Experiment with the ones that work with you, and learn to trust it
» My favorite is a variant of TaskPaper
7. Capture Ideas at the Right Time» The best ideas come at some really random times
-- Shower, in bed, at grocery store, etc.
» Pen and paper by the bed - I thought of this presentation at 5.20am on Sunday!
» Email/call myself a task when I'm on the road
6. Apply Agile Principles to your work week» Weekly sprint to plan week
» Daily "standup" to check task list
» Regular backlog grooming
5. Learn to Delegate» If there is nothing to learn, and your
participation is non critical, delegate
» Not direct order, but maybe an opportunity for someone more junior to learn?
» Delegate using SMART technique-- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely
4. Use Tools More Efficiently» What are your mundane tasks?
» Common tools are so powerful, but underused most of the time
» Learn keyboard shortcuts - how much can you do without touching the mouse?
3. Structure your day» When do you work your best? Morning or Afternoon?
-- Structure the day accordingly
» Dedicated time for catching up with news/email-- Then shut it all off while you work
» For creative/development time, make sure you take breaks-- Pomodoro Technique
2. What's your hourly rate?» Set yourself an hourly rate based on your income
level
» For example, $50 per hour
» Would you pay $100 to attend that 2 hour meeting?
1. Mind/Body Connection» The mind cannot function effectively without good
health-- Sleep: Minimum of 8 hours-- Exercise: Everyday-- Food: Diet that improves your mental performance
» Don't be frightened to prioritize your health-- Avoid the mindset that 80 hour work week makes you a hero
Top Ten Again--- 10. Where is your time going?--- 9. GTD Methodology--- 8. Task Organization--- 7. Capture Ideas at the Right Time--- 6. Apply Agile Principles to your day--- 5. Learn to Delegate--- 4. Use Tools More Efficiently--- 3. Structure your day--- 2. What's your hourly rate?--- 1. Mind/Body Connection
Thank you!
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