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To kick off November, we’ve had the pleasure to talk to Lewis Wass about his shocking experience in changing his habits. As loyal reader you will know that we generally talk about less physical ways to tackle Email Etiquette, Time Management Training and Effective Meetings Training, but we were intrigued to learn more about the…

At Think Productive we are BIG on lists for a number of good reasons, lots of Stress comes from trying to keep stuff in your head and this lack of access to all of the right information in the right place. In our Time Management Workshops, we emphasize the need for a “second brain”.  We need…

New beginnings. No, we’re not talking about resolutions or blocking certain people’s numbers. We’re looking at the importance of being productive from day one of starting a new team. When a new group is created, most rush into trying to tackle many different aspects without a clear view on where they are going, or how…

When we’re talking about Team Rituals, we’re certainly not talking about Productivity Ninja blood brotherhood or voodoo rituals. We are talking about those daily team rituals which will strengthen your team and increase productivity.  Daily Huddles A daily huddle consists of 10-15 minutes (depending on how big your team is) of each colleague sharing what’s…

Although Halloween is right around the corner, we’re not here to scare you but to share some more Productivity Ninja secrets with you. This time we got the chance to chat all things Productivity with our very own Hayley Watts.  Profile:  Occupation: Productivity Ninja Company: Think Productive Location: London, South East and anywhere else my travels…

If you didn’t know, let us tell you: Your team is essentially your business. Everything they do affects the outcome of the business, which means that you need to find ways to help them, not just to grow the business, but for them to grow in the business. How do you ensure your team isn’t just…

If you travel for work, or even if you find yourself heading straight back to the office the day after a holiday that involved a serious long-haul flight, you’ll know what an enemy jet lag is to your productivity. Particularly if you’ve traveled in an eastward direction, feelings of tiredness and irritability can be compounded…

This month we’ve spent a lot of time talking about teamwork and what successful Productivity Ninja teams need. In the process, we’ve also managed to interview Dan Richards and get some insights into his top productivity tips and lots of insights into what makes a team function.    Name:  Dan Richards  Occupation: Animation Director Top productivity…

It’s Wednesday morning. You’ve just arrived to work and the clock has struck 9 am — time for the daily team meeting. If your first instinct is groaning or instant displeasure, you are not alone. A survey by Clarizen shows that 46% of people who attend meetings would rather be somewhere else. Think that’s bad? 17%…

There are many benefits to working from home, but flexibility and convenience are likely the biggest draws for most professionals. While these are just some of the bonuses that a home office promises, the reality is that it can easily create more distractions that kill your flow throughout the day, quickly reducing your productivity. When you’re…

Working in a team has many benefits – not just for the quality of your work and the efficiency but also for our happiness at work. Productivity as well as enthusiasm increases as soon as we’re a part of a great team. What makes a team great? And especially, what does a team made of…

Productivity Ninjas aren’t just productive co-workers who get things done, but they also see the benefit in a great team atmosphere and the importance of team building. This doesn’t just happen during team nights out over a pint of beer, but also in the office through day to day interactions and sometimes even office pranks. …