Definitions and Concepts
How can WORK SMART be defined
•Approaching your work with discipline, and focused energy
Give a Prioritization Process shared in the Activity we completed
The ABC Priority Process
Organizting by Due Dates
What % of employees did the US Study highlighted as having Burnout from Work Overwhelm
Nearly 77% of employees report burnout. This costs the US economy $300 billion yearly,
Define Productivity Hours
•Productive hours refer to the blocks of time during the workday when a person is able to focus and accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively.
What can you Control?
Only yourself and what you bring to the table
Describe the Principle that the Cartoon was explaining
Answer = Square Wheels vs. Round Wheels and taking the time to improve on processes and ways of working
Give 3 factors contributing to Work Overload
Individual Capacity
Job expectation
Team Collaboration
Org Structure and Culture
Technology and Automation
Give 3 Pitfalls of Productivity
•Over-commitment
•Over-scheduling,
•Under-prioritizing,
•Multitasking
•Overlapping Meetings.
•In-efficient Processes
•Not leaving buffer times for reflection and unexpected tasks.
•Lack of (Or not effective) Service Level of Agreements (SLAs)
Give 3 Strategies of how to Work Smarter
Your answer? :-)
Give 2 ways of how to shift from Busy to Productive
•Focus on outcomes, not just effort
•Plan and prioritize before acting
•Manage distractions and protect their focus
•Value progress over perfection
•Look for systems and habits that make work smoother
•Balance effort with rest to sustain long-term performance
•Moves from Busy to Productive
Give at least 3 things or factors you can CONTROL when it comes on to Working Smarter
Your Answer? :-)
What does the PODMORO Technique says?
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that breaks work into intervals, typically 25 minutes, separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a "pomodoro," and is followed by a 5-minute break. After four pomodoros, a longer break (15-30 minutes) is taken.