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Christian Sheehy
Digital Initiatives Librarian
Xavier University Library

Connect with Me:

Email: sheehyc@xavier.edu
Twitter: @christiansheehy
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christiansheehy

Link to Presentation: bit.ly/1jbfBLk
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Automating for Productivity

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Automating for Productivity

Christian Sheehy, Xavier University
Christian Sheehy
Digital Initiatives Librarian
Xavier University Library

Connect with Me:

Email: sheehyc@xavier.edu
Twitter: @christiansheehy
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christiansheehy

Link to Presentation: bit.ly/1jbfBLk
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Looking Ahead

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

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

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

Email

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

  • Give a Context
  • Two Minute Rule
  • Prioritize Tasks
  • Take a Break
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Project and Knowledge Management

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

  • Tasks
  • Content
  • Maintenance
  • Home
  • Communication
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Minimize Distractions

  • Space
  • Sound
  • Time
  • Tools
  • Unplug
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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.

Link to Presentation
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