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Post by csimo123 on May 2, 2014 16:09:06 GMT -6
I feel as though this happens to alot of people. I like how the video explains that you are paid for deciding what to do and not just doing small tasks. I also like how the video tell you that interruptions will happen and you need to know how to react to them. These are valuable skills to have. At my internship this video would be perfect because like in the beginning you are getting paid to make decisions on how are we going for example promote the new union or what residential promotion are we going to run.
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Post by jsherman on May 4, 2014 11:51:29 GMT -6
I really wish they would replace her with a more attractive female because her face just bores me. I liked the video and it's points though. It was very effective as far as what to say when people try to volunteer you for tasks or prioritizes what needs to be done first. I personally have a problem with telling people no, especially if they are in a higher position than me because you never know what that opportunity may bring and what that person may think of you once you tell them no. Prioritizing is key when it comes to working efficiently and effectively. Great video, not so great girl in the video.
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Post by brettstirling on May 4, 2014 19:21:44 GMT -6
I think this concept is slightly redundant. Prioritization is obviously important and certain tasks should be decided on prior to doing them. This could save you from being swamped when something unexpected happened. I guess the best thing to take away from this video is to recognize when you are doing just busy work that doesn't progress tasks that could pile up. Otherwise, I'm not sure there is anything else learned from this video. In contradictory fashion, I can always improve upon my prioritizing skills.
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Post by nataliedodds on May 4, 2014 21:33:02 GMT -6
I can definitely relate to "The Busy Trap," especially as my last semester comes to an end. I spend too much time thinking about all I need to do and stressing out about it, when I should just be doing it! I always write down what I want to accomplish every day when I get to work/class. This helps me stay on task. There's no point in wasting time worrying about how busy you are when you could be using that time to be productive!
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Post by darnette on May 4, 2014 22:41:55 GMT -6
Defining my work is what allows me to prioritize my workload. Knowing that I have to always be quick and react to interruptions at all times, it is not as stressful for me to help people because I know that my tasks at hand are done.
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Post by brittanycompton on May 5, 2014 15:07:38 GMT -6
I feel like we have seen this video before its just called something different. I always use list it helps me figure out what I need to do and I feel more accomplished when those things are checked off. She identifies doing work and the physical but shes saying that decision is most important. I don't know if I totally agree with that. I know that things in any job surprises can always happen and you don';t get to get to the other things because you are tied up with something. I feel that its important to have control of what your doing, finish it first then go to the next ting even if it is just sprung on you and its not on your list.
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Post by robertnicholson on May 6, 2014 11:39:54 GMT -6
Communication is very important in the work place. In order to solve present problems, you have to be willing to listen to what other people have to say. They might have the solution or spark an idea. Listening to your employees makes them not only feel important but it makes them feel like their opinion is valued which also shows respect.
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Post by jimmykotter on May 6, 2014 12:39:08 GMT -6
working smart requires you to plan your work and then you need to work your plan. if we are always approaching a problem with the ready fire aim mentality then we are in huge danger of creating a mess. never being in control of our time and ultimately becoming less productive
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Post by jjohnson on May 6, 2014 18:18:07 GMT -6
This video was very interesting and very helpful. I can’t tell you how many times I have had a plan of what I intended to do, but instead wound up doing everything else; this actually happen yesterday. I intended to work on schooling and prepare for a project, but as soon as I walked into work everything changed. Between typing, pulling, filing, etc. I was completely swamped. This video teaches you how to organize your task and think about what is most important; what really needs to be done.
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Post by kourtneyb on May 6, 2014 21:20:38 GMT -6
I myself am guilty of the "Busy Trap" I will many times do what seems to be most convenient to tackle at the moment. I never thought anything was wrong with that because I felt I was still accomplishing tasks. As stated in the video it is hard to follow a list day by day because of the many interruptions that take priority over the tasks we initially decided to focus on that day. It's hard to get back on track after those interruptions especially if it it a tedious one.
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Post by asanchez on May 6, 2014 23:15:36 GMT -6
I agree with this video more than the last one we had from her. I agree that a big part of your day should be deciding what tasks you have to do and when and how to do them. Making these decisions is a major part of any job and probably what causes more wasted time. People who do not lay out their tasks in a more organized way are always going to be less organized than those who do.
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Post by Shondrea Lovette on May 7, 2014 21:44:03 GMT -6
Being effective is one thing and being busy is another. So many people are busy being busy and not getting anything accomplished. Some People are so busy that they forget to take care of the thins that matter. sometime we are so caught up in being busy that things that really not to be done get left undone.
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Post by halearnold on May 8, 2014 11:12:33 GMT -6
Define your work... are you deciding or doing. I find myself enjoying her videos more and more. I like how she engages me and identifies issues that truly happen in the real world. Her videos actually contribute to my current work life and personal life. Always positive.
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Post by briandavis1 on May 8, 2014 13:45:54 GMT -6
Create a mindset that you know what tasks are considered work and what tasks are not. Getting the job done is by doing jobs assigned by your boss. As a manager you need to know that you are hire to do the defining part of making decision, doing the work is not a big deal but defining it is important
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Post by asmith422 on May 8, 2014 15:18:53 GMT -6
I agree with this video I often find myself constantly doing things at work but never actually accomplishing very much. If you think about what you have to do first and make a plan for getting those things done then you know exactly how much time you need to get things accomplished. This will make your work day a lot more productive and actually might free some time up that you didn't think you had.
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