Everyone has heard the term productivity, and people talk about it in terms of how high it is and how to improve it. But fewer know how to measure productivity, or even what exactly we are talking about when using the term “productivity.” In its simplest form, the productivity formula looks like this: Output ÷ … Read more
If you’ve got a big block of free time, the best way to put that to use is to relax, have fun, decompress from a stressful day, or spend time with a loved one. But if you’ve just got a little chunk — say 5 or 10 minutes — there’s no time to do any … Read more
It’s a simple fact that you can never be productive if you take on too many commitments – you simply spread yourself too thin and will not be able to get anything done, at least not well or on time. That’s why the art of saying no can be a game changer for productivity. Requests … Read more
Achieving personal goals deserves a huge amount of celebration, but setting these goals in the first place is a massive achievement in itself. While the big goals serve as a destination, the journey is probably the most important part of the process. It reflects your progress, your growth, and your ability take control and steer … Read more
Where do you want to be 5 years from now, 10 years from now, or even this time next year? These places are your goal destinations and although you might know that you don’t want to be standing still in the same place as you are now, it’s not always easy to identify what your … Read more
Scott Berkun is the bestselling author on design, innovation, remote work. His books include How Design Makes The World, Mindfire: Big Ideas for Curious Minds, Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management, The Myths of Innovation and more. He was a program manager at Microsoft, leading some major projects on design and development. Through his experience … Read more