This classic Eisenhower diagram helps to sort important and urgent tasks from the less important less urgent ones. The grid is a simple concept that General Eisenhower put forward in the second world war. But it still holds true today.…
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Three essentials of Getting Things Done GTD
Getting Things Done or GTD is a fantastic framework for managing a business written and developed by David Allen. I use it selectively. In essence I retain the bits that are of practical use to me, the parts that can…
Management process – an overview of tools
The Management process is a combination of using the right tools, within a process. It requires analysing new ideas, structuring action using an organised method. 1. Management Tools I have a list of business management tools that I use and…
Trello has comprehensive features
Trello has comprehensive features including checklists, links a description section and comments. Trello Plus reporting makes Trello into a powerful management system. Trello has a comprehensive set of features useful for management: It uses kanban which is simple and visual (drag…
The do measure and analyse management cycle
The management cycle is about getting things done but also about stepping back from things to analyse what you’re doing. You are noting things in your task planner, and you’re setting yourself objectives and tasks; trying to fit things into…
Moving New Ideas into Action
A business owner may have many new ideas, things he wants to implement, ways to improve the business. Ideas come in from the market, competitors and customers who request additional services. How then to turn them into action?
Problem Solving
The key to solving problems is defining the problem and collating the information relating to it. Initially, try to identify all information without trying to determine too early what the solution might be or what sources are irrelevant. It is impossible to…
Managing everyday decisions with Eisenhower
I find it more appropriate to talk about managing priorities that managing time. I recommend the Eisenhower method to determine priorities which asks the manager to determine tasks and activities, projects which are urgent and important. The principal characteristic of…
Using Evernote to drive tasks
You can use your research material in Evernote to drive tasks. But what other management tools can you use to push forward actions in the direction that you wish? You may have a lot of material in Evernote as part…
Evernote Business Memory
Evernote acts as a central database and business memory for everything. I use it for both work and personal subjects and like to have a landing point for what I do. I create an Evernote for a question, issue or problem…