Do one thing at a time…

Do one thing at a time (well!) or multi-task, that’s the question. Watch this interesting CNBC video clip in which Tony Swartz talks about how to get stuff done whilst balancing your energy needs.

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000081194

Top 40 management models

“All models are wrong, but some are useful.” George Box, 1979.

Most management models are simple tools, frameworks or checklists. And any self-respecting model also has a self-explanatory (often 2×2) matrix to go with it, of the sort that looks good in a presentation, or on a flipchart or whiteboard. That being said most models are based on theories and have been checked out in practice. They also provide a means of framing (the useful bit!) strategic, functional, process or people-orientated issues; and are of course a source of plenty of new jargon to use in meetings…

So what are the Top 40 models? Here’s a starter list:

www.markparkinson.co.uk/management_models.htm

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a KPI!

Just a quick note to say that we all talk about Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), but actually very few people know what they really are. Read this ICAEW article and be enlightened…

Do more in less time

It seems the key to getting more done, and getting it done better, may be in working in intense bursts for short periods of time… and also giving yourself plenty of breaks.

 

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/leave-work-early-2011-5

How big is big?

A timely reminder from Richard Donkin on why it’s important to exercise caution when trying to measure things, especially in a management context:

http://donkinonwork.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-big-is-big.html