-Deva Narayan
Naturally, in the world of today which is fast-paced, productivity is the most important key to reaching our objectives and also having a work-life balance. Wise planning is crucial to exploiting efficiency and getting the most out of our time. Here are some strategies that will help you to be a master of productivity through effective planning.
1. Give your tasks priorities
First of all, you need to draft a ‘to-do’ list. Secondly, arrange these tasks in the order of their priority considering both urgency and importance. One effective technique that can help you is an Eisenhower Matrix. It divides tasks into four groups: urgent and important, important but not urgent, not important but urgent, neither urgent nor important.
2. Transparent Goals
Clear and achievable goals are key in helping you to maintain focus and stay motivated. If it is necessary, break your long-term goals into short-term objectives that can be managed. This method which is identified by SMART criteria will help you create clear targets and monitor your progress.
3. Time Blocking
Time blocking is a technique where you assign distinct time slots for different tasks throughout your day. This helps in not getting distracted and decreases the chance of multitasking which most of the time leads to low productivity. Use a calendar or planner to schedule these time blocks and try to be loyal to it as much as you can.
4. Utilize Technology
There are many apps and tools which are created to boost productivity. Project management software such as Trello, Asana, and Monday.com helps in organizing tasks and team collaboration. Time management apps for instance RescueTime and Toggl will monitor how you are spending your time so that you can get the scheduled information into the way of improving your efficiency system.
5. Get rid of what distracts you
You need to spot and get rid of things that distract you while working. It might be as simple as muting your phone from its notifications, having a clear workspace, or informing friends and family that during work time they shouldn’t bother you. The techniques e.g. Pomodoro technique work through focused short intervals and then a short break to help you keep on track with your task.
6. Delegate and Outsource
Recognize tasks that can be done by your team or other companies. Delegating tasks to team members helps in saving your time to concentrate on more important matters, it is not only about that but also you are transferring experience/knowledge to them so they can do such tasks next time with less guidance.