Like everything else in our world, business evolves. Why then, do certain businesses still perform obsolete business practices? Along with pointless meetings, there are a few business practices that must go. When you are considering calling a meeting at work, think about a few things. Will pulling others from their...
Most people don't maximize on the potential of their workdays. The infographic below from Huffington Post shows us how technology can help make our days more productive. According to the infographic, the average worker spends two days a week answering emails. However, companies can easily shorten this wasted...
Meetings are unavoidable, but they do often get in the way of your productivity and overall flow of work. Psychology Today actually notes that 70% of workers feel that status meetings don't help them in getting work done. That's why team task management system Asana enforced...
You spend your day going in an out of meetings -- one in the morning with your team, another over lunch with your clients, one in the afternoon to brainstorm for a new project. Before you know it, you're day is over and you haven't actually...
It's easy to win at time management when you have a road map. Here are 10 things to try today (and every day) to crank up your efficiency. 1. Take 30 minutes at the start of the day to map out your day. Include regular responsibilities, meetings, commitments...
This ecard by someecards illustrates a cruel fact: pointless meetings are ubiquitous. If you're tempted to call a meeting, consider the following questions: * What decisions will be made at this meeting? * What decision-makers should attend the meeting? * Would an informal chat or quick phone call be more effective?...
