Recently I came across a mind map that had been used during a strategy and business planning workshop. I wondered how something that looked so chaotic could be used for this purpose so I started experimenting and picked up The Mind Map Book to find out a bit more. The book claims that mind maps are great tools for organising, …
When you hit overwhelm, hit the brakes!
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by all the tasks that you need to do? Did it leave you feeling completely out of control? Did it seem like the more you did, the more you were chasing your tail? This is a common scenario faced by many small business owners who have to be “jack of all trades”. You are …
Time Management (Part 1) – To-Do Lists
Are your to-do lists out of control? Do you have so many to-do lists (on paper, on your PC, on your mobile phone) that you can’t keep track? Do your to-do lists get lost in your diary, notebook etc? Well, to-do lists are one of the most common time management tools but when they aren’t used effectively, they end up …
One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey
How do you manage your staff? Do you only feel comfortable and in control when you are very involved? Do you think that it is sometimes faster and easier for you to do the job so you take over? Do you delegate to your staff or do your staff delegate to you? This book is a great read and will …
