Productivity Tips from Atlantic Businesswomen
When I was in Nova Scotia in September, I picked up a magazine called Progressive Choices - Atlantic Women and Business. For the most part, it consists of profiles of various businesswomen, including their "strategies for success."
I was quite pleased to see that many of the women featured in the Fall/Winter 2007 issue mentioned the importance of organization and/or productivity. Here’s some of what they had to say:
Be organized. Chaos just adds to the stress. Learn to manage paper well. - Wendy Scammell, Creature Care
Work less, play more. - Faith Drinnan, The Oyster Group (only possible if you have good time management skills)
Clearing your inbox doesn’t mean you are getting things done. - Diane Craig, Corporate Class Inc.
Be flexible in your planning to allow you to follow your energy level rather than submitting to a rigid plan. - George Salamandre, Les Mains rouges
When faced with a tedious or challenging task, give yourself one hour or less to finish the wretched thing. - George Salamandre, Les Mains rouges
Always prioritize your tasks. It keeps you focused. - Leah Banks
Don’t sweat the small stuff… don’t try to be perfect. - Catherine Elliot
Stay focused and work efficient hours. - Ann Murray, Malpeque Bay Kayak Tour Ltd.
All in all, Progressive Choices is a nice little magazine, with a very reasonable price of $3.95 per issue. According to their website, there is a national edition as well as three regional editions, including one for Western Canada and one for Central Canada, in addition to the Atlantic edition. I will have to look for it on my local newstand!
