Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast. Remember to subscribe to the YouTube channel if you find it useful.  

In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk through the life of an academic and how they plan their weeks to maximise productivity and student success while reducing burnout as far as possible. 

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Chapters: 

00:00 - Introduction 

02:02 - Managing Competing Tasks 

11:19 - Finding a Balance Between Shallow and Deep Work 

17:33 - Keep Control of Your Diary Efficiently  

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CRIB NOTES: 

- Welcomes & scope of podcast episode

- Topic 1 - Manage Competing Tasks

      - Teaching (preparing and giving lectures, seminars, and tutorials)

      - Incorporating research into teaching time

      - Navigating admin and committee roles  

- Topic 2 - Navigate Shallow vs. Deep Work

      - Don't become swamped by shallow work (e-mail, general admin, routine meetings)

      - Focus and block out deep work time (writing and research planning)

      - What about teaching?   

- Topic 3 - Maintaining Control

      - Planning diaries well in advance

      - Using semi-automation (e.g., adopt an office hours model, create booking links)  

- Closing remarks  

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