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ow to bridge the gap between long term planning activities and what one does at 8:20am on Tuesday morning? In this article I will explain what I have been successfully using for the last few years to bridge this chasm.
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Herding all one's tasks into a list is half the battle. However, when that has been done and we get to the point of execution the inevitable question comes - which task should I do now? There are many ways to make that selection and in this post we will explore those options. Read More

These days, every man and his dog is using an app for task management. There is a time and a place for pen and paper – retro chic alone justifies it. However, the weight of advantages that now come with software based task management is overwhelming and this is where GTDNext comes in. Read More

There is something timeless about the scratching of a nib across a pristine page. From ancient papyrus to the post it note, it seems we cannot get enough of it. Here, I detail the transition I have made from pen pusher to software based task management and the advantages that have come as a result. Read More

Gemba is a Japanese term meaning “the place where value is created”.Traditionally it is applied in manufacturing to enable leaner/focused activities.In this article,I will apply Gemba to Task Management and show how this approach can provide routinely excellent results from normal working practices Read More

If the mere sight of your extensive task list if enough to send a shiver up your spine here are some quick and easy tips to get it down a small, focused hit list. Read More

Getting Things Done(GTD) is a very popular method of task management that has revolutionised the working lives of many. And now, I will unceremoniously strip it down to the basics, do a Macgyver on the leftovers and serve up this productivity haute cuisine for the uber-busy. Read More

“Everything should be as simple as possible, but no simpler!”, courtesy of Mr. Einstein. This is also true of how we go about handling tasks. Applying simple, basic principles can often give a jolt of productivity to our working lives. Today, I present one such principle – chunking. Read More

I see a time when collaborative teams will shun traditional email in favour of chat. You may think I have lost my marbles, and you would not be alone, but this is happening now. Should email be trembling in it's boots at the prospect? Read More

Delegation, passing responsibilities and resource planning are luxuries that many an entrepreneur, sole trader or member of a small team can only fanaticise about. When there are too many things to do and too few hands to do it, one needs every trick of the trade just to get by. Here are 5 tips to Read More