The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Fundamental principles for personal and professional effectiveness, ranging from being proactive (Habit 1) to continuous self-renewal (Habit 7). https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/ (FranklinCovey)
Setting up Your Knowledge Base
A structured approach to creating, organizing, and maintaining internal and external documentation to enable self-service and reduce repetitive questions. https://support.atlassian.com/jira-service-management/guide/create-a-knowledge-base/ (Atlassian)
The Power of Asynchronous Communication
Moving away from constant real-time chat promotes deep work, forces clarity in documentation, and supports globally distributed teams. https://doist.com/blog/asynchronous-communication/ (Doist)
OKRs vs. KPIs: What’s the Difference?
OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) set ambitious, aspirational goals, while KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) measure the health and progress of ongoing activities. https://www.whatmatters.com/faqs/okr-vs-kpi-whats-the-difference/ (What Matters)
The Pyramid Principle of Communication
Lead with the conclusion, then support it with logical arguments and data, ensuring clarity and saving time for busy executives. https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/mckinsey-digital/insights/the-pyramid-principle (McKinsey)
Effective Meeting Hygiene
Meetings should have clear agendas, assigned owners, and required pre-reading materials to ensure efficiency and effective decision-making. https://medium.com/@david_perell/how-to-run-a-great-meeting-656e18b10090 (David Perell)
Time Blocking vs. To-Do Lists
Time blocking assigns specific time slots for tasks, promoting focused work, while to-do lists are simply collections of tasks, often leading to choice paralysis. https://hbr.org/2018/12/why-timeboxing-is-the-most-important-productivity-skill-you-need (HBR)
The Eisenhower Matrix for Decision-Making
A simple framework to prioritize tasks by categorizing them based on urgency and importance: Do, Decide, Delegate, or Delete. https://asana.com/resources/eisenhower-matrix (Asana)
The Getting Things Done (GTD) Method
A five-step process (Capture, Clarify, Organize, Reflect, Engage) for moving tasks and ideas out of the mind and into a reliable external system. https://gettingthingsdone.com/what-is-gtd/ (David Allen)
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success
Strategies for focusing without distraction on a cognitively demanding task, emphasizing the importance of dedicated, scheduled time blocks for high-value output. https://calnewport.com/books/deep-work/ (Cal Newport)