I read this interesting article in the Harvard Business Review entitled, “How Timeboxing Works and Why It Will Make You More Productive.” I don’t know about you, but I, from time to time, need a reminder about these valuable principles.Here is the teaser intro to the article, “Don’t Just Have a To-Do List — Timebox It The only thing worse than having a long to-do list is not knowing how you’re going to get everything done. Timeboxing can help: It’s a way of converting your to-do list into blocks of time on your calendar, so you have a plan for what to do and when. Start by looking at your to-do list and figuring out each task’s deadlines. For example, if a promotional video has to go live on a Tuesday, and the production team needs 72 hours to incorporate your edits, then put a hold on your calendar at least 72 hours before Tuesday. Repeat for each item on your to-do list. If you work on a team where people can see one another’s calendars, timeboxing has the added benefit of showing people that the work will get done on time. But the biggest advantage of timeboxing might be that it gives you a feeling of control over your calendar — which can help you feel happier at work.’ Enjoy
