Most of our thinking happens automatically and constantly, without any real intellectual engagement. Critical thinking is the exact opposite, as it represents a deliberate act. It’s a mental process that develops through a deep analysis of the available information, examined in detail but also as a whole. This information is selected, synthesised and re-exposed in […]
Tag: productivity
How to improve your morning routine for a more productive day
“Dimidium facti, qui coepit, habet” “He who has begun has half done” HORACE It doesn’t take much research to realise that a good morning routine has a huge impact on productivity and mood. Just think how not hearing your alarm clock immediately or not having a relaxed breakfast can irreparably ruin your day. […]
5 tips for becoming a successful project manager
A successful project is the result of a perfect organisation of activities, time and resources. Who is the person in charge of this activity? Let’s start by clarifying the roles. The Project Manager (or PM) is the person who is in charge of managing all the phases of a project, from the selection of dedicated […]
How to stimulate discussion and transform a boring meeting into a productive one
A boring meeting is inevitably a loss of productivity. Our mind wanders to other thoughts, we interact less and end up leaving the usual familiar faces to do the talking. That’s just wrong! An unproductive meeting is a waste of time, because it doesn’t improve the workflow and creates frustration among employees. This phenomenon is […]
Time management: increase efficiency and reduce stress!
“Time is money’ wrote Sir Francis Bacon in his Essays. More than four centuries later, this concept doesn’t seem to have changed – on the contrary we have tighter and tighter deadlines, and every lost minute impacts on the rest of the team. Time management is therefore essential, not only to increase efficiency, but also […]
Do you want to be efficient and satisfied? Adopt a positive approach
Is there a recipe for being happy, productive at work and satisfied with what we do? This question may have an affirmative answer. According to the positive Psychology advocates, the solution could be found in the increasingly widespread approach of focusing on a person’s strengths rather than observing their weaknesses. How to “think positive” To […]