Productivity can be about where you work as much as how long you work. I’m paying attention to that, too.
Continue reading “Environment is important, too”Getting things sorted
I wasn’t able to invest a lot of time today on my Responsibility Matrix framework. But — I did make material progress. I now have a better sense of how things fit together (for explainin’ purposes).
Continue reading “Getting things sorted”Explaining it
Sometimes, the simpler the concept the tougher it is to explain.
As you move up towards abstraction, patterns can be easier to see. But not everyone is comfortable with abstraction. Especially if it’s something that is familiar in a concrete sense.
Continue reading “Explaining it”It’s Saturday
I didn’t want to work too much on the Responsibility Matrix (it being Saturday). But I did invest some time to try to get a better handle on some administrative junk that’s bugging me. It’s about applying the Obviyus Way (SPCS) to help me work through this project.
Continue reading “It’s Saturday”Finishing the Week
The relevant word, here, is “finishing”. Early in the week, I wrapped up my reading of Start Finishing by Charlie Gilkey. Although I didn’t take everything at face value, there were definitely good ideas. I tried some of them out this week.
Continue reading “Finishing the Week”Terminology
A very important component of the Responsibility Matrix is terminology. In some cases, I’m subtly redefining or clarifying because “common” usage is clumsy or ambiguous. If RM is to become an organizational habit, everybody must be on the same page — and concise terminology makes that happen.
Continue reading “Terminology”Sometimes, it works out
I’m trying to be very practical in my planning and scheduling for my current project (The Responsibility Matrix). Being practical means – whichever techniques and practices will keep me moving forward in the right direction.
Continue reading “Sometimes, it works out”Exercise in Flexibility
I am retired, as of a few months ago. Even before, I was lucky enough to have a role that was very independent. I could schedule most of my own time. Today, my good fortune became an object lesson in management.
Continue reading “Exercise in Flexibility”Start Finishing (#2)
I’m still reading this book. It’s “Start Finishing” by Charlie Gilkey. I’m almost done – maybe tomorrow. Over this past weekend, I spent time converting these ideas into actionable steps. Below are some of the things that are helping me.
Continue reading “Start Finishing (#2)”Start Finishing (Book)
Today is the Friday after Thanksgiving (in the United States). To me, that meant that I didn’t really want to work on anything demanding. It’s historically been sort of a vacation day. So instead, I spent about 5-ish hours reading “Start Finishing” by Charlie Gilkey
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