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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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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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. Here are targeted strategies to overcome each one.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Many people fail on their professional development goals for the year because they take on a lot of goals — goals that they feel they “should” do but ultimately don’t energize them. For example, this year, I decided to make writing a book proposal for a new book my primary professional development goal.

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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. Explain the Time Commitment.

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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.) Which strategies work? 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. Goal Setting.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 4, 2017

A 2015 HBR article by Ron Friedman is a treasure trove of facts about the benefits to reaction time, creativity, and engagement. The article also highlights the risks of foregoing vacation in terms of impulsiveness, poor concentration, and negativity. First, make the business case. Don’t ignore it.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

GitHub is a social networking site for web developers to collaborate on open-source code management. It’s a way for developers to display their revisions of public repositories of code. At the same time, each person would similarly be able to identify his or her own skills gaps that need to be filled.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 25, 2018

Managers have hard jobs. They coordinate the work of their teams, align this work with company goals, serve as a primary source of professional development for their employees, deliver results, and many other critical tasks (all while keeping people engaged). and the amount of time their direct reports do the same.

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Harvard Business

JULY 3, 2018

If you’re like most people, these priorities slip to the back of your mind while you work on low-importance, time-specific tasks, such as booking a hotel room for a conference, clearing out your email inbox, or writing a monthly newsletter. Having strategies for making quicker decisions can help too. So, what can you do?

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Harvard Business

APRIL 18, 2016

We see this happen all the time when clients hire us to help manage offsites. Often, they start by handing us a pretty well developed (and usually packed) agenda, full of already-booked speakers, and a finalized list of confirmed attendees. Agree on how much runway remains on the current core strategy.

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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

JULY 4, 2016

.” Makers, also known as individual contributors, are the software developers, engineers, architects, writers, and researchers who produce knowledge. Managers, on the other hand, are the leaders who integrate across disciplines and serve as the interface between customer needs and the organization’s strategy.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2017

Strategies for coaching athletes don’t always work for executives trying to manage employees. Based on my sports experience with him and my current work as an executive coach, I’ve developed a few guidelines: Engage the person in a specific solution. Keep your voice and body language neutral.

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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. Salespeople must learn about strategy and sales tasks at your firm, not only a generic sales methodology.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 8, 2016

In the midst of the summer doldrums, how can you stay motivated and actually make your time at the office count? Here are three strategies to keep in mind. Being at work can seem pointless and frustrating when you’re the only one trying to keep things on track. Embrace “deep work.”

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Harvard Business

JUNE 29, 2018

The power of focused attention to craft a strategy or discuss an especially challenging issue with videoconference is much more efficient for everyone involved. I’d rather spend 45 minutes working through a video conference with a CEO or GM than have a two-hour traditional conference call. Engagement and Understanding Improve.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 1, 2018

For the most part, managers are not given the right tools to overcome the challenges posed by implicit biases. But this demands a lot of cognitive energy, so over time, managers go back to their old habits. The workshops companies invest in typically teach them to constantly check their thoughts for bias. Small Wins, Big Payoff.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 3, 2017

This strategy can particularly helps with procrastinators, says Saunders. “Breaking it down into smaller parts can help people that struggle with procrastination to feel a greater sense of urgency and to follow through in a more timely manner.” Divide large assignments into smaller ones. ” Principles to Remember.

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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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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. Through my work, I’ve identified several reasons, as well as strategies that may help you gain control. Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem.

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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. Through my work, I’ve identified several reasons, as well as strategies that may help you gain control. Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem.

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Harvard Business

MARCH 22, 2018

Michael, the director of strategy for an American insurance company, does not work as much as Hanna. Is it working long hours that increases our risk of developing health issues? We think that this arsenal of resources may help engaged workaholics prevent initial health complaints from developing into more severe health risks.

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Harvard Business

MAY 5, 2017

So be sure you’re in good standing with your manager before making the request. Here are some strategies to convince your boss to let you work remotely. You might say, for instance, “ I read an interesting article in HBR that shows how allowing employees to work from home improves results.”

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Harvard Business

JUNE 18, 2018

” They encouraged companies to go beyond CSR (corporate social responsibility) and integrate social impact into companies’ competitive strategy. And in 2011, Nathaniel Foote and Russ Eisenstat proposed a “better way to manage in the 21st century.” “We talk purpose at the highest level strategy meetings.

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