Parents: Manage Your Daily Tasks on a Family Kanban Board
You have piles of paperwork waiting for you to finish in the office, and as soon as you come home, there are chores waiting for you. Not to mention your involvement in your kids’ education -- projects, assignments, ballet practice or a baseball game this Friday. Whew! How do
Managing Employee Workload and Stress During the Holiday Season
The Christmas and New Year holiday season is meant for all things merry and fun. While it’s true that employees look forward to this time of the year to spend time with their families and friends, they also dread the stress that comes with working during the holidays. The holiday
Different Kanban Approaches: Personal Kanban vs Portfolio Kanban
Once you learn how to use a Kanban board, you can start completing tasks faster with less effort. You become more organized, and you can more easily see the bigger picture and prioritize your tasks in a way that reflects any challenges and changes you run into along the
How To Balance Productivity and Creativity
There is a big difference between productivity and creativity. That’s a fact. But these two supposedly opposing forces that are constantly fighting for your time are actually two sides of the same coin. And if the work environment is established in such a way, one can fuel the other,
The Importance of Constructive Feedback for Personal & Professional Development
Feedback is important in both personal and professional development. When given or received properly, it becomes the catalyst for change and the point of reference for improvement. But there can be times when feedback may be interpreted as criticism. This is why it must be provided constructively. Otherwise, the
Applying the 5S Methodology in Personal Kanban
Personal kanban is a great tool that individuals can leverage to manage tasks. When implemented correctly, it can be a productivity gamechanger. But as with any productivity method, it doesn’t work on its own. It is dependent on the consistency and discipline of the person that uses it. Starting
