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32: The Case Against Time Blocking for Operations Execs

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Find the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/32.
The least helpful tip for being productive I ever got was to pack every day with blocks of time dedicated to just one task.
At first it seemed promising and gave my days a sense of structure and purpose. But it quickly proved counterproductive, limiting and stressful. It didn’t give me flexibility for surprises or changes in priorities. I often overestimated how much I could do,
Does this resonate with you?
As an operations exec, juggling multiple stakeholders, complex projects, and tight deadlines is all par for the course. Anticipating how long tasks will actually take is a moving target and often futile.
If time blocking hasn’t worked for you, it’s time to explore other methods.
In this episode, I'll go beyond time blocking and give you a new approach to time management that could completely change the way you work.

  continue reading

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Content provided by Laura Malinowski. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Laura Malinowski or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Find the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/32.
The least helpful tip for being productive I ever got was to pack every day with blocks of time dedicated to just one task.
At first it seemed promising and gave my days a sense of structure and purpose. But it quickly proved counterproductive, limiting and stressful. It didn’t give me flexibility for surprises or changes in priorities. I often overestimated how much I could do,
Does this resonate with you?
As an operations exec, juggling multiple stakeholders, complex projects, and tight deadlines is all par for the course. Anticipating how long tasks will actually take is a moving target and often futile.
If time blocking hasn’t worked for you, it’s time to explore other methods.
In this episode, I'll go beyond time blocking and give you a new approach to time management that could completely change the way you work.

  continue reading

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