Posts in the category “Creating an Impact”
Toolkits Over Checklists
Getting things done right is critical, but how you get things done matters. Learn why toolkits are a better approach than checklists when creating processes.
businessproductivitysuccessteamsRead post ›Draw the Box Smaller
If you’ve got big ideas and can’t seem to get people to buy in, it might not be your idea. You might just need to draw the box smaller.
businessproductivitysuccessteamsRead post ›The problem with grinding
Are we successful because we grind? Or in spite of it? Learn how the grind might be holding you back instead of giving you the boost we might expect.
efficiencyhappinessproductivitysuccessworklifebalanceRead post ›Get the results you want more often by reducing friction
How can we combine our knowledge of human behavior with critical thinking to give our customers, our teams, and ourselves the best chance for success?
efficiencylearningplanningsuccessRead post ›Planning vs. Execution: How much planning is too much?
How do we know we’ve planned enough? It’s impossible to plan perfectly, but a solid plan is still critical for getting things done.
businesscreatingproductivitysuccessteamsRead post ›First, Get Ready: What Mise En Place Teaches Us About... Everything
The best chefs rely on mise en place to guarantee every meal comes out right. It’s also a killer productivity hack. Here’s how you can start using it today.
businesscreatingproductivitysuccessteamsRead post ›The Ugly Other Half of Creativity
If we hope to turn our Big Ideas™ into meaningful progress, we need to become ruthless, murderous editors.
planningbusinessproductivitysuccessRead post ›Automation + Control: Progressive Disclosure of Complexity
How can we design systems that are friendly to beginners, but accessible to experts? There’s no one-size-fits-all solution — we need layers of abstraction.
businesslearningteamsRead post ›Yak Shaving: On Doing the Work Before the Work
Yak shaving, meta-work, and why they might just be the most important part of making meaningful progress.
planningproductivityRead post ›Level Setting: Solve the Right Problem at the Right Time
If we want to solve problems effectively, we need to know which part of the problem to focus on at what time — and when to shift focus elsewhere.
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