Someone posed this question the other day: What are the design implications when you change the technology? So, let’s assume that we’ve been teaching something face-to-face, but now we want to mediate the training. Put it online, for example. (This was the real question.) Try Chunking Content into Many Smaller Sections Here are some key… Continue Reading
I hope you’re taking some time for yourself this summer. Even if you’re working, a few little breaks can make all the difference. Special evenings off. Dinner with friends. A nap on a weekend day. One thing I’ve noticed, if I don’t put vacation days on my calendar, then time off just doesn’t happen. Also,… Continue Reading
I keep seeing suggestions for living a fuller, richer life without quite so much in it. But also, there’s tremendous pressure for many people to constantly do more. I was talking with some leaders recently who said that they are bombarded by ever-changing priorities. Make this a priority, but then make that the priority. They… Continue Reading
But wait! What if you don’t feel so independent… What if you feel like this? I have too many things hanging over my head… things that must be done…. In fact, I am a slave to my list. I can’t bear to look at the darn list, but it visits me in my dreams. Or,… Continue Reading
The other morning I was on the verge of procrastinating by reading fascinating things on the Internet. Not that this would ever happen, but honestly, sometimes it does. Anyway, this little phrase came to me: “Occupy Your Time” Now, in the sense of filling up one’s time, the Internet is a willing ally. TV, too.… Continue Reading
Working together over a distance, across time zones, across continents, is perfectly manageable for many projects. I’ve been on dozens of virtual teams that accomplished great work—sometimes without meeting quite a few of my teammates in person. Don’t Forget Team Members Who Are Out of Sight Still, some virtual teams work better than others. Here… Continue Reading
In addition to having goals and a plan, one way to kick-start a productive day is to write down what you’re doing right now. You can use a piece of paper, a notebook, Evernote, a Word doc, or any kind of calendar for this. 6:30 a.m. Neighborhood Walk & Rose Photo for Blog Post This… Continue Reading
Once upon a time, we had a couple of guys who, when asked to do an assignment, would sometimes say, “I’ve washed those windows before.” This meant: I’ve already done this I don’t want to do it again It’s beneath my dignity If it has to be done, then someone who has not yet attained… Continue Reading
Let’s say it’s a workday and you want to make the most of it. Here are a series of steps to support productivity, and a KanbanFlow example for both routine and project tasks. View from Coyote Creek Trail Start the Night Before. Get enough sleep. If you struggle with this, which I do sometimes, learn… Continue Reading
Do you have more than three things to do today? If so, it helps to make a list. There are many great ways to make lists. Paper is fine for a day or two, but it doesn’t take long before I have to rewrite the list. I’m not fond of that. Mostly, I like electronic… Continue Reading
