The Pareto Principle in Time and Project Management
According to the Pareto principle, 80% of the results come from 20% of the effort. Read how to apply this principle to properly prioritize your tasks.
I'm sure your workday starts much like mine: I start with a cup of coffee in hand, check my calendar and the emails I received overnight. Then I create my to-do list and prioritize the tasks for the day.
But how do we decide what needs priority? There are many techniques to decide what needs to get done and in what order. Commonly used is the Pareto Principle to determine and prioritize tasks that have the greatest impact. This is how you increase your productivity.
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Effective time management is the key to increased productivity and improved work-life balance. One method that has now gained renewed popularity is Time Blocking.
Time Blocking is an effective time management technique that involves dividing a day into specific blocks or sections of time to be dedicated to specific tasks, projects or activities. During this block of time, you focus exclusively on that task without being distracted by other things. The goal of this method is to effectively structure your time and ensure that important tasks get done.
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