Batting Practice for Contractors
If you're a contractor working in an environment where you aren't 100% busy all the time, but still requires you to meet billable hour contractual requirements, I suggest you take some batting practice. Having been in these situations before I've seen how leveraging the work you are doing as an opportunity to refine and hone your skills can make all the difference in your personal satisfaction as well as your client satisfaction.
Productivity Habits - Answers to #prodchat
Recently the #prodchat group discussed the topic of productive habits. Unable to make the live chat (this is becoming a recurring issue) I'm taking some time to respond to the questions en masse.
Using OneNote instead of Evernote for Project Management
Some thoughts around steps you should take when using OneNote for Project Management.
Microsoft returns to the long game in education
Has Microsoft returned to a long game strategy for education?
I'm so busy I must be important
Ever wonder why when you ask someone how they are the reply is, "Busy" we nod and agree that yes, we are busy too even if we may not be? Busy is worn as a badge of importance and success.
Can you be productive in 40 hours?
Our modern work culture has trained us to think the only way we can be successful is by working extraordinary numbers of hours each week. I have to wonder, are they being as productive as they can be, or are they compensating for poor productivity with increased hours.
Regaining your momentum with @kickstart
Regaining your flow when you've been interrupted or have lost focus can be an almost herculean effort if you haven't planned in advance. There's a hack I recommend regardless of the system to get your momentum back with some quick wins in being productive.
Five minutes with the Samsung Chromebook Plus
I took five minutes in Best Buy to check out the new Samsung Chromebook Plus that's getting all kinds of attention in the press. Designed to be a solid performer in the $500 price range, I wanted to know if it had the features to be a daily driver for someone like me. Now this isn't a comprehensive review by any means, just my initial observations...
