How can you effectively manage your time at work to enhance productivity and creativity?

In the latest episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I had the pleasure to be joined by Lisa Bodell, an author and pioneer in workplace simplification. Lisa shares strategies on transforming time management into a tool for empowerment, simplifying work processes, and focusing on outputs rather than just time spent. From the concept of "kill a stupid rule" to redefining work-life balance, Lisa offers actionable insights to avoid burnout and foster a more fulfilling work environment.

Discover how time management transcends managing emails and calendars. Lisa's emphasis on "deep work," time-boxing, and removing unnecessary meetings provides a pathway to not only increase productivity but also amplify creativity and innovation. Tune into our conversation to explore how purposeful simplification can lead to a happier, more engaged workforce.

The main points include:

• Empowering time management strategies, including time-boxing and dedicated deep work periods.
• Distinguishing between being protective of time and appearing selfish.
• The significance of simplifying work to enhance creativity and innovation.
• Addressing burnout by simplifying routines and eliminating redundant tasks.
• Using tools like "yes if" for workload negotiation and "kill a stupid rule" to remove unnecessary practices.
• The importance of aligning work with personal meaning and purpose.
• Shifting from a "more is better" mindset to valuing purposeful simplicity.

This episode covers: time management strategies, simplifying work processes, burnout, work-life balance, output over hours, deep work, purpose and fulfillment, time-boxing, meeting-free days, complexity trap, kill a stupid rule, clock versus compass, Futurethink, Lisa Bodell

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Previous Episodes:

Episode 70: The Future of Hybrid Remote Working with Jennifer Dowling

Episode 82: Creating a Better Workday with Niamh Brady

Episode 128: Boost Productivity by Removing Timewasters with Jennifer Smith