by Adriana McLane | Oct 13, 2020 | Creating Capacity/Productivity, Productivity
If surviving this pandemic crisis has resulted in deep cuts inside your organization, you’re probably all too familiar with the mantra “do more with less.” Your competitive advantage will come from smart management of scarce, very scarce...
by Adriana McLane | May 7, 2020 | Creating Capacity/Productivity
Complexity is cost, and too many initiatives drain the organization’s resources and hinder its agility. We can’t afford this cost if we are going to accelerate post-pandemic recovery and return to growth and profitability during an unprecedented economic...
by Adriana McLane | Apr 8, 2020 | Creating Capacity/Productivity, Productivity, Purpose
If there’s one thing the Stoics like Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Epictetus knew how to do, it’s navigating adversity. So I thought it’d be a great time to bust out my copy of “The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into...
by Adriana McLane | Mar 24, 2020 | Creating Capacity/Productivity, Productivity
There’s no denying it; these are challenging times. And while adversity strengthens character, I don’t think that’s automatic. I’m pretty sure I’m not building any character watching copious amounts of news or binge-watching “Parks...
by Adriana McLane | Mar 2, 2020 | Creating Capacity/Productivity, Meeting for Impact
Idea In Brief: Meeting to share information is a terrible waste of precious time that most of us can’t afford to lose. Be intentional about your meetings by sharing essential information in written form in advance and focus your meeting energy on using that...
by Adriana McLane | Feb 5, 2020 | Creating Capacity/Productivity, Productivity
Idea In Brief: The cognitive costs we incur switching back and forth from deep work and tactical activities are far too significant to bear. To avoid these costs, we have to manage our schedules with intention. Time chunking is a powerful tool to help us minimize...
