Have you heard the term “workload management”? We define it as having systems in place to ensure that teams or individuals get priority work done efficiently and effectively. Systems help people do their best work and get the best outcome. Through strong workload management, employees gain confidence in their abilities, take greater joy in their… Read more
Have you ever stopped to think about all the little things you could do during the day that would get you one step closer to reaching a goal? Productivity, which we define as achieving a desired result, is best accomplished through habits or routines, little things that you can put into place without much thought…. Read more
We all have habits in our lives; some we conscientiously think about and others that happen without much thought because we’ve been doing them for so long. Maybe you never skip a workout, even if it’s extremely early in the morning or brutally cold outside. Maybe you pride yourself on always meeting deadlines at work or… Read more
How many times have you been caught out in the rain without an umbrella? In the Seattle area, that happens a lot! Although some of us enjoy a rainy day, if it happens when you’re heading to a big meeting or presentation where you want to look and feel your best, it might put a… Read more
We’ve invited guest blogger, Jessa Bright, to share her thoughts on how to effectively juggle priorities in life and work for increased productivity. Thank you, Jessa, for your contribution. Life and its many demands can be more than a little overwhelming. Fulfilling each obligation – at work, at home, and in relationships – is difficult… Read more
Using the power of choice as a productivity strategy, and avoiding the myth of multitasking. What can you be doing this week to work more productively? How can we help you reach your goals? Check out today’s newsletter to learn more about how Simply Placed can be a resource to you! Not yet a subscriber? You… Read more
Choice: the act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. We all make choices every day in our lives, and even small choices can have a big impact on our productivity. As we’ve touched on before, we define productivity as “achieving desired results”. The power of choice can be… Read more
If you were given an extra hour in your day, how would you spend it? Debbie was recently a guest on RealTalk with Dan and Brian, a weekly radio talk show on 1150AM KKNW, with a focus on real estate in the Greater Seattle area. Listen as they discuss productivity, the myth of time management and… Read more
Do you multitask? We all have demands on our time and often things are coming at us from more than one direction. Yes, maybe you can walk and chew gum at the same time, but when you are trying to do more than one cognitive task at a time, you’re attempting to multitask. Why multitasking doesn’t… Read more
We love sharing tips and strategies to help people incorporate organized systems and productive habits into their lives and work. Recently, a post from the Simply Placed blog was featured on an episode of the My Organized Life podcast, by national office supply and organizing product company, Smead. Listen as they share our six simple… Read more
Like most busy professionals, chances are you’ve encountered productivity challenges at one time or another. Whether it is procrastination, an Email inbox that is out of control, or struggling with setting your priorities, these things can cause stress and hinder your ability to work effectively. Our goal and one of the things that brings us… Read more
How long does it take for you to get out of the house for work each morning? Do you know where to easily find your keys, that one coffee mug that fits just right in your car’s cup holder, and everything you need if you’re going to the gym during lunch? Is your laptop and… Read more
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