….the latest strategies that will have an immediate impact on your day tomorrow.
Have you prepared for tomorrow?
Get to work before the battle begins.
Cut down on the time you’re spending listening to voice mail and responding to e-mail first thing in the morning.
Change your voice mail greeting daily.
Only look for “veggies when you open e-mail first in the morning.
Don’t over plan each day, leave time for unplanned/interruptions.
Protect your “primo” time (have two power hours) everyday.
Close your e-mail and check it periodically each day.
Get (2) VEGGIES done in the morning.
Put off interruptions until you finish your veggie.
Ask “When do you need it by?”
Negotiate requests and deliver early.
Negotiate requests so they work for you and the requestor.
Return calls and e-mail same day.
Take breaks and don’t eat lunch at your desk.
Work while others are at lunch.
Take lunch when they come back.
Break off work 15-20 minutes before you have to leave for the day.
Prepare your Master and Daily List for tomorrow.
Your list should have personal tasks
File the papers/folders on your desk.
Clean out your e-mail in-box.
If you remember something at home, write it down.
Delegate the task to the right person.
Plan your call before you pick-up the phone.
Keep your voice mail messages short.
Have you trained a co-worker today?
Did you anticipate potential things that could go wrong?
Don’t commit to meetings first in the morning unless it's a veggie.
Motivate people when you delegate.
Are you working on everything but the right task?
Set-up more appointments.
