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Compelements

In: Systems

5 Feb 2012

I think I just invented a new word.  Com•pel•e•ment  |comPELement| (noun) 1 element used to compel one to action. So many organizing efforts are focused on containing items out of sight and out of mind.  There are, however, things that we need to make a point of acting on, that should NOT be hidden.  Quite [...]

Just Say “No” To Notebooks

In: Systems|Time Management

2 Jul 2011

Bound and spiral notebooks may make sense for taking notes in school or keeping a journal, but they are terrible for keeping you organized.  I have seen thousands of (usually) half-used notebooks in my clients homes and not once have I seen one used as an effective organizing tool. I would add notepads to this [...]

The Value Of Headlines

In: Time Management

11 Jan 2010

When I work with clients with terminally cluttered desks, I always start by asking how much of the pile is stuff they have to make a point of acting upon and how much of it do they just need to be able to find? Not surprisingly, they usually tell me it ALL needs to get [...]

Set/Spike

In: Time Management

8 Sep 2009

Tough goals need to be accomplished in stages, in much the same way volleyball players get the ball over the net. You may be accomplishing these goals with a team of coworkers or as a team of one. Whether your are delegating to others or doing the next step yourself, the better the set, the better the spike. [...]

The Energy Factor

In: Time Management

7 Jul 2009

Being truly organized requires a balance of three limited resources:  space, time, and energy.  The first two are pretty obvious, but “energy” is often overlooked.   You may be working in a comfortable, productive space and you may have what seems like a well planned out schedule, but if you haven’t budgeted for your energy [...]


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