Automating for Productivity

Looking Ahead

• Develop a System
• Explore the Tools
• Make it Work
• Repeat

Develop a System

• Capture Everything
• Spend Time on Meaningful Tasks
• Motivate Others and Open Opportunities
• Go Home on Time

Explore the Tools

• Email
• Todos
• Project and Knowledge Management
• ... Automation!

Email

• Know Your Client/Platform
• Maintain Focus
• Turn off Notifications
• Use Templates
• Backruptcy

Todos

• Give a Context
• Two Minute Rule
• Prioritize Tasks
• Take a Break

Project and Knowledge Management

• Don't Fear Analog
• Manage Scope
• Make Searchable
• Collaborate

Automation

• Tasks
• Content
• Maintenance
• Home
• Communication

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Minimize Distractions

• Space
• Sound
• Time
• Tools
• Unplug

Recommended Reading

• Allen, D. (2015). Getting things done : the art of stress-free productivity. New York City: Penguin Books.
• Babauta, L. (2009). The power of less : the fine art of limiting yourself to the essential-- in business and in life. New York: Hyperion.
• Belsky, S. (2012). Making ideas happen : overcoming the obstacles between vision and reality. New York: Portfolio.
• Pash, A. & Trapani, G. (2011). Lifehacker the guide to working smarter, faster, and better. Indianapolis, Ind: Wiley Pub.

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