The Daily Edge

Being Productive

Business leaders often use their time effectively, though sometimes at the expense of great stress and weakened personal relationships. Instead, follow these tips to become more productive without alienating anyone:

1. Make a “90-Day Quick Plan” – Try planning for three months ahead. You might find anything shorter too brief. A period longer than 90 days could cause you to lose focus. Create a list of the tasks you can do now and the dilemmas that await you. Keeping both relatively easy targets and challenges in mind, identify your short- and long-term goals. Examine your reasons for wanting to pursue each goal and how you intend to achieve it. Re-examine your plan several times before you put it in motion.
2. “Difference making actions” – These are the most vital tasks you need to complete daily to achieve your goals. Each DMA should move you closer to attaining your goals. Address your DMAs each morning. Strive for achievable objectives.
3. “Power hour” – Dedicate 60 minutes every day to your daily targets, without interference from phone calls or emails.
4. “Focus...