Do you find that interruptions are the constant companion of an open plan office? If you’ve been one of my ‘family’ of readers for a while, you’ll possibly already know my thoughts on unmoderated open plan environments, but in case you’re new, or missed my previous comments, here’s the snippet from‘Getting a Grip on the Paper [...]
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In my farming childhood the principle of fallowing a paddock was common (leaving ground uncultivated for a season, in order to rest the land, restore its fertility, and prepare it for a new crop.). These days, however, it’s not a word you often see or hear, except in cropping country. It was therefore with [...]
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One day I took most of the day off – went beachcombing with four of my grandchildren, aged 3 – 8. Three things combined to create a weekday that felt like a delicious holiday, despite the pile of work waiting: It was school holidays in New Zealand It was wedding anniversary time-out for their hard-working parents [...]
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… and I was 9 years old, squashed in the back seat of a taxi with my younger brother and sister, driving through the unfamiliar and bewildering streets of a sprawling large city. No, we weren’t being abducted. But – something I heard on that winding journey impacted my life forever. Our aunt had flown [...]
Sometimes it seems that time literally slips through our fingers. With the 2nd month of the year now unfolding lets look at a couple of the most common time management mistakes and how to stop them from stealing your precious hours: 1: Doing the easy things first! This little critter can suck the [...]
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Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
Right when you want to start winding down you realise there is still so much to achieve before you can take that much anticipated Christmas leave. As we enter the madness of the silly season wouldn’t it be so nice to know that at least things in the office are organised and in control! If [...]
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Do you ever feel sluggish in the afternoon? Is there a particular time of day that you find it difficult to focus, or are more prone to making mistakes? We all know it’s not helpful to anyone if we sit at our desks for 10 hours a day. Yet so many people don’t take enough breaks – [...]
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How often do you hear people say, ‘I’ve left so many messages (or sent so many emails) for ….. and he doesn’t reply. He’s so slack!’ Perhaps you’re trying to get a response in a medium that doesn’t work for that person. Is the person you’re trying to reach auditory (likes to hear), auditory digital [...]
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Does your life often feel so frantic that you feel like you never have time for anything? Are you often running from one thing to another just hoping you haven’t forgotten something in between? I think we can all relate to having had this feeling at some point. That’s why a quote I read yesterday [...]
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