Business frameworks can't replace thinking

A look into the danger of ceding our thinking to business playbooks.

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What the 80/20 Rule Is and Why It Could Be a Revelation to You

Did you know that you get 80% of results from only 20% of your efforts? This is the Pareto Principle or the 80/20 rule, and here is how you can apply it to your work, to get more done with less effort

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In support of four day work weeks but they’re still not for me

I supported a colleague's decision to work four day weeks but was troubled by the fact that I didn’t want to work a four day week myself. Why I'm good with the four day week but prefer five myself.

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11 Remote Work Best Practices For Business Success

We've worked remotely since 2020, but many businesses haven't returned to pre-pandemic efficiency levels. Here's how you can make your business run like a well-oiled machine, even remotely.

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Work day formats

Different ways I've laid out my work day and what I've learned about what sustains my energy through the week.

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Guard rails

I’ve put in place a number of guard rails so I don’t tire myself out in a given working session, day, or week. Here’s what’s worked for me.

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Your day is not a project

Your project management tool is not designed for planning your day. Sunsama's approach is not to replace your project management tool but to work in concert with it, and help you create an intention.

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How Not to Burn Out From Overwork – Signs and Symptoms of Burnout, What to Do About It, and How to Avoid It

You can't cut down on work. And you can't have more than 24 hours in a day. So you work all the time and are incredibly stressed and overworked.Is there a way to not burnout without quitting? Read on.

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Productivity 101 - Strategies, Techniques, and How To Measure It

Here's your 101 guide to productivity –– what it could look like for you, how you can measure it, and how you could make sustainable productivity a habit.

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Deep work is a team sport

It’s easier to do deep work when you implement it as a team goal and make protecting other’s deep work time the cultural norm.

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