Tuesday, 20 May 2008
10 New Rules for 21st Century Business
 My colleague Dean Bleasdale posted on his blog 10 new rules for a 21st Century business. They are a great summary of things to do to achieve maximum personal productivity. 1. I take lunch everyday and do something unrelated to work. For example, I get out of the office and take a walk, listen to a relaxation CD, write in a journal, or visit a friend. 2. I work reasonable hours. On most days, I arrive at _____ and leave by _____. 3. I schedule "breathing room" every day so I can step back, re-evaluate my priorities and be sure that I am working on what really matters. 4. I do whatever it takes to create a healthy work environment. I keep my office free of clutter and if necessary, I use a clean air filter, full spectrum lighting, and I keep a reserve of bottled water nearby. 5. I have an "Absolute Yes" list for work (a 3" x 5" index card with my top five priorities listed in order of importance) and I refer to it often. 6. I train myself to consistently look for ways to delegate work in order to empower others so I can honour my Absolute Yes list. 7. I hire only highly competent, talented people to support my efforts. 8. I ask family and friends to honour my work time by eliminating non-essential personal calls and interruptions. 9. I coordinate my work schedule to remove distractions and interruptions. For example, I design blocks of uninterrupted, focused time and I only check voicemail and e-mail twice a day. 10. I stop taking on more than I can handle. When asked to take on a project, I check to be sure that I can complete the assignment without suffering or sacrificing my self-care. What other rules do you think need to be added? exuberantly yours Ingrid Heart Harmony Putting your business into words Labels: small business ideas, time management |
