If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for hacks to improve your productivity (who isn’t…). After all, there are only 24 hours in a day so it makes sense to optimize your work as much as possible. In this article, we dig into powerful productivity tips that will help you do just that. 💡 Disclaimer: Improving productivity is a life-long exercise. While we sometimes refer to the tips below as…
Continue ReadingHow many project managers does it take to change a lightbulb? None, they are all still discussing the best way to do it. Funny? Barely, but it perfectly captures the current state of the Agile vs. Waterfall methodology debate. The truth is that both approaches have their strengths, successes, and a place in the PM world. Even if some project managers think otherwise. But that means you need to make…
Continue ReadingThe RACI model is a simple project management tool to help you plan and communicate your project. RACI is an acronym for Responsible, Accountable, Consult, and Inform. It helps you to better manage projects by clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of the people involved in your project. Project managers commonly use the RACI model when working on larger projects that stretch across multiple departments. This is due to the…
Continue ReadingThe best construction projects are those that don’t require a punch list at the end of it. But, let’s face it; not every building is going to be perfect. It’s inevitable that there will be mistakes and errors that need to be corrected. A punch list ensures that you detect these imperfections so that the contractor can expedite a fix before completing the project. What is a Punch List? A…
Continue ReadingProcrastination is the action of delaying or postponing something. It typically occurs if the task is too difficult, boring, or when you just don’t feel like completing it here and now. In this article, you’ll learn how to stop procrastinating and more done with less. So, is procrastination as bad as they say? Most of us are guilty of putting off tasks once in a while. And most of the…
Continue ReadingBeing a student is synonymous with having to soak up a lot of information in a short period of time. Students are constantly learning new concepts from different subjects, and it’s common for most to cram information before a test or exam. When it comes to learning new information, building a second brain is perhaps the best method to help you organize terabytes of information. With the rise of AI…
Continue ReadingWhy Is Goal-Setting Important? Goal-setting is an important part of life. As David McClelland pointed out in 1961, having a sense of achievement is one of the three main sources of motivation for humans(1). What better way to feel a sense of achievement than to actually achieve the goals that you’ve set for yourself? However, setting goals blindly won’t help either. You have to hit the sweet spot when it…
Continue ReadingMind mapping is a visual tool that helps you organize your thoughts and ideas in an easy-to-read, graphic format. It’s a great way to brainstorm, plan projects, and organize. A mind map can be any type of diagram: pictorial, graphical, or even textual. The key characteristic of a mind map is its structure. Mind maps are made up of nodes (or “branches”) linked by lines called “connectors”. Nodes represent concepts,…
Continue ReadingLet’s face it. Many people interested in the productivity space are master procrastinators. After all, checking new productivity tools and hacks seems like a perfect excuse to put real work off. But that ends now! In this Building a Second Brain review, we revisit a personal knowledge management system from Tiago Forte that will put you into high gear to finally get stuff done! Is the book worth your money? …
Continue ReadingThe Eisenhower Matrix is the simplest method to help you prioritize your to-do list. It is a productivity method that was first used by the 34th president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Eisenhower was a very decorated individual and part of his success comes from him being able to prioritize tasks really well. Lets learn more about the tool that’s fit for a US president! What is the…
Continue ReadingFrom getting work done efficiently, getting along with colleagues, to getting to meetings on time. These are some of the things we all struggle with on a typical workday. But what if you have ADHD and you work remotely? 366 million adults suffer from ADHD globally(1). If you’re one of them, chances are you’ve been facing a fair share of time management, focus, and organization challenges ever since work from…
Continue ReadingIf you’re a student, you probably are always on the lookout for ways to improve your productivity. Outliner apps are tools that help you to outline your thoughts via software. Read on to find out more about how outliners can help you increase your productivity including our list of the best outliners out there! What is an Outliner App? Outliner apps(1) are powerful tools that allow you to create outlines…
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