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60 Days to Better Productivity by Pamela Bryan

Ask yourself: If I had more time, I'd...

IF YOU DON'T DO THE WORK YOU LOVE, YOU'LL BURN OUT...YOU'LL LOSE PASSION & JOY!

CHANGE WHAT YOU DO:
Why does productivity matter?
-Business survival
-Deliver Increased Value
-You Choose:

• Same $$$ in less time ....OR...
• More $$$ in same time

-Ship more often
-Reduce Stress

MORE GENIUS WORK = HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY
But what does genius work feel like???

• Happy
• Engaging
• Uplifting
• Time stops

Why doesn't genius work happen more often?

• Inherited structure
• Never thought about it
• Don't know how to change
• Don't believe change is possible

STEP 1: Thinking BIG
•I wish...
What do you wish for???

STEP 2: Define Your Genius Work
•Your genius work can ONLY be done by YOU.
List your genius work and compare notes with others:

• highest impact results
• meaningful
• you are proud
• gift

Moments of Genius (From 'Do More Great Work'):
6 GREAT MOMENTS IN YOUR CAREER:

• Feelings (How did you feel?)
• Behavior (How did you act?)
• Your Role (Who was involved?)
• Look For Themes

Measuring Your Mojo- by Goldsmith

Professional Mojo:

• Motivation
• Knowledge
• Ability
• Confidence
• Authenticity

Personal Mojo:

• Happiness
• Reward
• Meaning
• Learning
• Gratitude

You can download app for iPhone/iTouch at mojobook.com

FOCUS FOR TODAY:
What 3 areas of focus & activities would be the best use of my time today?

STEP 4: Find Time

• How are you spending your time?
• Delegate- Quick & Easy
• Must Be Done/Good Work (Gold Mine of Time)

What is your day like???

STEP 5: Secrets to the 'Must Be Done' List
GOAL: Eliminate BAD work & streamline process

STEP 6: Make Time
8 Steps for Effective Delegation:
1. Schedule a meeting
2. Define scope of delegation

• Single task
• Whole process
• Function with a process

3. The Basics

• Why?
• Where does it fit?
• Expected outcome?
• Standards?

4. Share the process in writing & discuss
5. Ground rules for your involvement

• Sole authority- clients handle
• When clients need your input

6. Training needed
7. Level of Authority
8. Set status review time

TOP 4 DELEGATION TRAPS:

• Expecting perfection
• Assuming understanding
• Interfering
• Failing to follow up & congratulate