Markovitz Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2021

(Note: a modified version of this article first appeared in the Harvard Business Review. You can read that version, with more links to related articles, here.) ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— Leaders in organizations are always seeking to improve employee productivity (including their own).

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Action Plan

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today’s article is one in a series of many. These articles will be my take on expansive qualities we want to experience and express more in our lives. And at the end of it, you’ll have developed a valuable skill or habit. Cheers, Robert The post Developing the Art of Patience first appeared on Action Plan Marketing.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 12, 2024

Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors. Starting and ending on time is a mark of professionalism and demonstrates an appreciation for the value of everyone’s time.

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Harvard Business

JULY 4, 2017

Learning how to plan — especially if you’re new to organizing your time — can be a frustrating experience. As a time management coach, I’ve seen some incredibly intelligent people struggle to plan. As a time management coach, I’ve intuitively picked up on the importance of this truth.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 27, 2018

Indeed, a Deloitte survey of millennial and Gen Z workers showed that nearly two-thirds of respondents would consider a side gig to supplement their full-time work. Many professionals who are interested in developing a side income stream find themselves procrastinating. Time management issues. Diminishing commitment.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 31, 2023

Whether you’re a busy professional, a student, or an entrepreneur, time management is a crucial skill for anyone looking to increase their productivity. Effective time management involves an ongoing and regular process of organising your schedule so that time is allocated to all of the important aspects of your life.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Why do so many of us choose to spend our time in this way? It’s possible that the alternative is just too uncomfortable – silence and time to think. Time to read a book that changes our world view. Time to write an article that challenges someone’s thinking.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2018

When you’re an individual contributor, you focus mainly on time management. Instead of managing time (e.g., hours), I find it more helpful to manage mental energy. I’ve developed a phrase that I call "Mental Energy Units," or "MEU" for short. There are 24 hours in a day. Additional Resources.

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Halo Psych

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Youre about to go from being a peer with the rest of the team, to being their manager. Ive worked with many first-time managers in exactly this position. Here are my top tips, along with some downloads to help you at the start of what I hope will be a brilliant management career. And if they can succeed, you can too.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 19, 2024

In this short article, we’ll explore a step-by-step approach to studying for and taking the GMAT, equipping you with some of the tools needed to achieve your desired score. Create a Study Schedule: Develop a realistic timetable based on your daily commitments. Effective time management is crucial during the GMAT.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Many have read articles and books — and have even been trained in productivity methods — but still find staying focused to be an uphill battle. Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem. If I have time, I’ll develop it into a more extensive outline (more progress).

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Management Consulted

MAY 29, 2016

Boston Consulting Group on Strategy is a compilation of 82 valuable articles called Perspectives, 4 Harvard-reviewed business articles and 8 other articles written by various members of The Boston Consulting group between 1968 to 2005. QUICK OVERVIEW. OVERALL SUMMARY & CONCLUSION.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

I have also found that this habit of time tracking acts as a tool to help me batch tasks (i.e. emails, reading articles, researching information) and acts as a reminder of what I did during the day when I do an end of day review. Manage your tasks. This needs to be done so that you can add a significant amount of value.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, we’ll delve into the key aspects of the GRE and provide insights on navigating this essential step in the graduate school application process. The GRE is a computer-based test developed and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The GRE is a timed test, so practicing time management is crucial.

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Harvard Business

MAY 1, 2017

In other words, two software developers always work together. So let’s say Developer A is typing, and Developer B gets an idea. Instead of handing over the keyboard and mouse, Developer A simply stops typing and lifts their hands. Developer B starts typing immediately. It’s a rule. That’s not me.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

When I need to get something done in a hurry, I use three time management tactics to maximize my available time and sharpen my focus. That is 16 hours per week, or 64 per month — plenty of time to practice an instrument. Cat Yu for HBR. Meanwhile, my side hustle as a professional music producer was calling.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

As a time management coach, I’ve coached many creative idea people and coached many people managed by creative idea people. Based on that experience, here are some helpful strategies for managing up when your boss gets distracted by too many creative ideas. Visionary bosses can be exciting, fun, and innovative.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 27, 2018

To develop an effective habit, consider where and when you want this pattern to happen. One way that tech can be very helpful in developing new behaviors is in overcoming the obstacles to habit formation. Channing Rodman, a social media consultant, developed her writing practice by posting daily essays to Facebook. John Coleman.

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Harvard Business

MAY 24, 2017

Today’s executives spend a lot of time managing the balance sheet, despite the fact that it doesn’t represent their company’s scarcest resource. According to Bain’s Macro Trends Group, the global supply of capital stands at nearly 10 times global GDP. Vincent Tsui for HBR.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

In theory, this system of “multiteaming” offers a number of upsides: You can deploy your expertise exactly where and when it’s most needed, share your knowledge across groups, and switch projects during lull times, avoiding costly downtime. Magazine Article. Optimizing Your Development. Further Reading.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 16, 2018

When I worked as Director of Leadership Development at Walmart, my days were full of meetings. I now have research calls and phone interviews; lunches with literary agents and web developers; conference calls about book titles and publishing schedules; and radio interviews and media prep calls. Everybody’s were! But I was wrong.

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Brimstone Consulting

MARCH 8, 2021

He was drinking tea and had the NY Times open on the table and was engrossed in an article. “I’m And when you’re drinking tea and reading the NY Times , just drink tea and read the NY Times. ”. Simply becoming aware of first responses can be a major step in developing your mindfulness practice.

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Rick Conlow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Unfortunately, research shows 82% of managers fail and are poor coaches. Since you are reading this article, we assume you are a good coach, and you are interested in elevating your approach. Inadequate Feedback: Managers may not provide timely and constructive feedback to employees, which is a crucial aspect of coaching.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 6, 2017

In our book Time, Talent and Energy , we note that when employees aren’t as productive as they could be, it’s usually the organization, not its employees, that is to blame. Leaders can help establish new cultural norms around time and make clear that everyone’s time is a precious resource.

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Chad Barr

APRIL 25, 2023

Additionally, it can be leveraged for personal growth, enhanced learning, improved time management and overall, the quality of our lives. Pragmatic Business Applications of ChatGPT: Content Creation: Publishing articles, posts on social media posts, various marketing materials and developing courses and events.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem. They tempt us to click links that take us to another five-minute video or article. Leadership development and training opportunities exist to enhance your ability to understand yourself better, to reflect, and to grow. You and Your Team Series.

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Harvard Business

JULY 25, 2017

It may seem that the employers of such low-wage workers — who focus mainly on keeping costs down in order to survive in a relentlessly competitive industry — would have no incentive to provide such training or resources for personal development.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 30, 2017

This article has a very useful 2×2 matrix on deciding which goals and tasks to prioritize, elevate, delegate, or tolerate.) I looked back at several HBR articles on the topic of saying no, and here’s what I found. Think Strategically About Your Career Development. Which strategies work? You and Your Team Series.

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Harvard Business

MAY 4, 2018

For example, one of the most common ones is the belief that increasing productivity, or getting the most out of your time, will decrease the quality of your work, or your ability to do tasks perfectly. Where my chin should be going uphill, downhill.” race cars] as an innovation test-bed for road cars.”

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Harvard Business

MARCH 22, 2018

CEB research says that when we take into account how much money organizations are investing in their performance appraisal technology and how much time managers are spending to evaluate their employees, on average U.S. organizations spend $3,000 per year, per employee.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

But I can offer ideas based on my experience as a time management coach and on the science of how our brains work that can give you the best possible odds of coming up with some decent new thoughts. Alternating between solo thinking and time in groups proves the most effective way to develop the most creative thoughts.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2023

AI-powered tools offer individuals a range of ways to boost their individual productivity including assistance with task prioritization, time management, professional development, and a range of other activities. By using AI-powered time management tools you can reduce the time spent on manually scheduling tasks.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Business organisations and management consultants have long had a contractual rather than an employer/employee relationship. In 2017, Warton published an article that highlighted the rise of contractual workers in both the private and public sectors. They also need to manage their own training, resource development, and financing.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 3, 2024

It’s not uncommon for managers to continue thinking about their job, even after the official workday is over. This may involve ruminating about an issue with an employee, trying to think of a solution to a client problem, or creating a mental to-do list for the next day.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 22, 2018

Is it working long hours that increases our risk of developing health issues? They also scored higher on communication skills, time management skills, and general work skills, and they reported much higher intrinsic motivation for work than non-engaged workaholics. He was prescribed medication to lower it.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 12, 2017

Further, on the off-chance that training is consistent and continuous, reps aren’t usually provided with coaching or given serious performance evaluations during which development (not only compensation) is discussed. And it has to be related to a relevant task.

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Harvard Business

JULY 29, 2022

Here’s how to spot the signs before you become exhausted.

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