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The day we all became thieves…
I want you to cast your mind back to a time when people made things in exchange for other people’s money… when you wanted a loaf, a horseshoe, a barrel and an arrow, you paid a visit to Messrs Baker, Smith, Cooper and Fletcher.
Go to a company called that now and you’re more likely to find it full of lawyers. Taking a loaf, horseshoe, barrel or arrow without payment or permission was theft, pure and simple. Continue reading
Get even! With those who help.
“The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.” – John E. Southard Continue reading
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Good, Fast, or Cheap… pick two.
When I first saw this I thought it was genius. A cool little project management axiom… but does it bear closer scrutiny? Continue reading
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Tagged cheap, communication, fast, goals, good, leadership, project management, quality
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No time to make todo lists!
It’s no joke is it! The very time when you need the structure and calm of knowing what needs doing and in what order is when you’re most under pressure.
Is there a solution? Actually I think there is… it’s called Getting Things Done or GTD. It was created by a clever chap called David Allen and is better than the old fashioned to do list in several ways. Continue reading
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Tagged david allen, google cals, gtd, jfdi, pocket informant, to do lists, todo, toodledo
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