A simple daily planning system to stay focused and deal with interruptions

Someone asked me recently, “how do you plan your day”? My answer?  “Not very well!” However, I have found a system that works for me. Its really simple, but it works. I have tried many systems. But my biggest problem is that I have so much going on at once, if I don’t have a way to log ideas and tasks IMMEDIATELY as they come into my head, I oft...
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How to increase engagement at meetings and make them more productive

Meetings taking up a huge percentage of our working-day (studies show that people spend over one-third of their working-day in meetings). Therefore, it’s critical that we get the most out of them. Unproductive meetings can cost organisations lots of money, particularly large meetings, so its crucial they are fruitful.  On the flip side, well pla...
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Welcome to the #stickynoterevolution

Since we were cavemen, we've been using visualisation to communicate. It's in our DNA. It's backed by science, when you write and visualise, magic happens. But one of our favourite communication tools, the sticky note, doesn't always behave. Picture this: You're holding a workshop, everyone's engaged, ideas are flying, the wall is covered with s...
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Top 7 Tips on how to hold a Killer Brainstorm Meeting

Are your brainstorming meetings a creative gold mine or time-wasting disaster? Brainstorming is a spontaneous and genius way to finding the solution to any problem, bring new ideas together, or simply sharing ideas with your work colleges. Brainstorming individually or with your teams is an essential way to generate fresh and living ideas which ...
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