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The urgent need to manage interruptions

The urgent need to manage interruptions

In today's fast-paced work environment, interruptions seem inevitable. From emails to phone calls and meetings, Teams chat and Slack conversations, distractions can easily take away from our productivity. We believe that uninterrupted time is at least four times more...

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The value of uninterrupted time

The value of uninterrupted time

Listen to Nick Howes speaking about the value of uninterrupted time at a Foundations of Success workshop in February 2023, via the story of the interrupting history teacher! Find out when our next Foundations of Success workshop dates are and claim your complimentary...

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Post Summer Productivity

Post Summer Productivity

As summer draws to a close and schools reopen, there will be many of us returning to work feeling refreshed and motivated after some much-needed rest and relaxation. Taking a summer break to spend time with friends and family, or just getting away from it all, can...

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Better results through tracking and feedback

Better results through tracking and feedback

A good tracking system is one of the most useful tools for helping individuals grow. Progress can be demonstrated only by comparing the past and the present. Tracking is the only method of evaluating both the quantity and the quality of performance for individuals,...

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The process of creating new habits

The process of creating new habits

Since the moment of birth, you have been engaged in a constant process of forming habits, breaking them, and forming new ones. As much as 95 percent of what you do each day is done from habit. Habits include attitudes and dominant patterns of thought as well as...

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The importance of setting priorities in all areas of life

The importance of setting priorities in all areas of life

Successful people set goals, and they make certain all their actions and activities contribute to the achievement of their goals. They act in a logical, reasonable, and organised manner to attain the results they have identified as important to them. Successful people...

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We’re building a cathedral! – The Power of Vision

We’re building a cathedral! – The Power of Vision

It's an old and slightly cheesy story, but one that still makes a crucial point. A tourist was walking by a construction site and saw three brick masons busy at work: The traveller stopped, watched the workers for a while and asked, “What are you doing?” The first...

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Leaders and Communication: the Human Connection

Leaders and Communication: the Human Connection

Skillful communication is the essential human connection. Sound communication techniques enable leaders to meet this most basic human yearning of people. Using constructive communication and persuasion skills saves time and effort, encourages cooperation, and reduces...

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Use Time Effectively to Boost Productivity

Use Time Effectively to Boost Productivity

Because actions come from attitudes, increasing productivity may require reshaping some of the attitudes that now dictate how you use time. Consider these time use practices that affect productivity and see how attitudes are involved. Concentrate on high priority...

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