80/20 Productivity – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Episode Summary

Using Task and Goal Cooperation to Beat the Zero sum game of time
In this follow-up episode, we delve deeper into overcoming the zero-sum game of time management. We recap the fundamental concepts introduced previously and explore new strategies, focusing on cooperation as a method to enhance productivity. Learn how to align your daily activities with your broader goals to maximize efficiency and satisfaction.

The first episode is available here

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The Vital Few (TVF) Timestamps:

[00:28] - Recap of the Zero-Sum Game of Time

[02:08] - Introducing the Concept of Cooperation in Time Management

[03:09] - The Importance of Goal Setting in Overcoming Time Constraints

[04:35] - Framework for Setting and Reevaluating Goals

[05:36] - Strategies for Implementing Cooperation in Daily Activities

[13:03] - Practical Examples of Integrating Multiple Life Segments

[17:42] - Returning to Time Management Strategies Using Cooperation

[25:58] - Summary and Key Takeaways

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Notes and References

Intro to The Wheel of Life: The Wheel of Life® https://www.mindtools.com/ak6jd6w/the-wheel-of-life

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Ever wonder why sometimes you don’t follow through on your goals? Often times we feel like we’re not “motivated”. But motivation is a trick. The real issue is often values!

Dive deep into the world of values and their profound impact on productivity in this insightful episode. We explore how values drive our decisions and behaviors, particularly in goal-setting and achieving personal and professional success. Learn about the ten key categories of values, understand the conflicts between them, and discover strategies to align your actions with your true values to enhance your productivity.

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Key Insights:

Values are more than abstract concepts; they are cognitive structures that influence every decision and action.

Conflicts between values can significantly affect our productivity and overall satisfaction.

Aligning your goals with your values can lead to more meaningful and effective actions.

The Vital Few (TVF) Timestamps:

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Introduction to Values and Their Role in Productivity

[00:22] - Understanding the Ten Categories of Values

[01:33] - Defining Values: Insights from Research

[02:55] - Detailed Discussion on Each Value Category

[23:59] - Conformity and Its Role in Society

[26:09] - How Values Influence Work Satisfaction and Personal Decisions

[29:23] - Closing Thoughts: Aligning Values with Life Goals

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Notes and References

Oyserman, Daphna. (2015). Values, Psychology of. International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences. 10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.24030-0.

An overview of the values categories: An Overview of the Schwartz Theory of Basic Values

Shalom H. Schwartz https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1116&context=orpc .

Values Survey: https://www.framevoicereport.org/media/1093/the-short-schwartzs-value-survey.pdf

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Episode Summary

In this episode of 2-minute Tuesday, I share why it is a good idea to schedule time for family—especially for very busy people.

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If you are like me, you also have limited resources at your disposal. But often it feels like you are trying to achieve more than you have resources to assign—perhaps against difficult odds.

Force concentration is one of the most central concepts in an 80/20 approach to life, work and doing more by doing less. It is a strategy that armies, naval fleets and even camera companies have used to win impossible battles against bigger, stronger enemies and competitors.

In this episode, I unpack the strategy of force concentration and how we can use it in our personal lives.

Some of the main points—The Vital Few (TVF) Timestamps:

The impossible campaign—25 soldiers Vs 100 soldiers

Origins of Force Concentration and applying Lanchester’s Laws (02:20)

Force Concentration in business—How Canon beat Xerox at their own game (and what we can learn from it) (14:20)

The 300 Rule—Lessons from Leonidas and Spartans (15:42)

How force concentration puts a twist in the 80/20 story (21:45)

Applying force concentration the 80/20 way to your life (24:38)

OTAT—One thing at a time and the power of quick wins (25:35)

Innovate and Improve along the way (31:05)

Leave the big boss for last (34:39)

You and what army? (38:50)

TLDL and wrap up (39:49)

Notes and References

Lanchester’s Laws:

https://web.williams.edu/Mathematics/sjmiller/public_html/105Sp11/handouts/Lanchester_MathWarfare.pdf

Lanchester F.W., Mathematics in Warfare in The World of Mathematics, Vol. 4 (1956) Ed. Newman, J.R., Simon and Schuster, 2138–2157; anthologised from Aircraft in Warfare (1916) )

Force Concentration in The Battle of Trafalgar: https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Trafalgar-European-history

The New Lanchester Strategy in Business: New Lanchester Strategy: Sales and Marketing Strategy for the Weak by Shinichi Yano https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1573210048/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i2

Canon Lanchester Strategy: https://customerthink.com/how_canon_used_the_new_lanchester_strategy_to_defeat_xerox/

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Episode Summary

In this episode of 2-minute Tuesday, I share 3 timeless strategies to help you stay on track for your goals

Podcast Episode mentioned: https://anthonysanni.com/podcast/ep-012-implementation-intentions-goal-setting-how-to-achieve-goals

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Episode Summary

Setting goals—also known as goal intentions—is simply not enough! What makes the real difference? That’s what this episode is about.

Through a combination of scientific research, personal experience and common-sense practicality, I explore Implementations Intentions and how they can help you go beyond goal intention to goal attainment. See timestamps below for some of the highlights.

Hope it helps.

Some of the main points—The Vital Few (TVF) Timestamps:

What is an implementation intention and how working out and getting fit is not just about setting goals

Hacking your own goal-pursuit behaviours—Why Implementation Intentions work (12:13)

No start, no achievement—Implementation Intentions and getting started (14:05)

When life happens—Preventing derailment and overcoming temptations (17:05)

Don’t get set in your ways—do Implementation intentions help you identify approaches that are not working? (20:50)

Overcoming the ego problem and becoming a robot, in a good way (24:20)

How to create solid and effective implementation intentions—Features of a good implementation intention based on research and experience (32:13)

Frequency, proximity and Convenience (35:15)

If/Then on steroids! Using If/then in deciding in advance (37:16)

Use technology smartly (40:05)

No magic bullet—Limitations of Implementation Intentions—and how you can fill the gaps (44:00)

Notes and References

Research on Implementation Intentions

Weakness of Will: Is a Quick Fix Possible? https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11031-014-9416-3

Implementation intentions in the entrepreneurial process: concept, empirical findings, and research agenda https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11187-017-9971-6

Implementation Intentions: Strong Effects of Simple Plans https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1999-05760-004

Book on Willpower: Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Dr Roy F. Baumeister

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Episode Summary

Work is an important part of life—but it is only a part. Use an End of Day ritual to switch off work so you can do other things in your Vital Few.

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We are good at meeting with others, but have you considered meeting with yourself as a way to saty on track and achieve your goals?

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Episode Summary

Should you be lazy? The answer might surprise you.

We often hear the advice to ‘work hard’. When we have difficulties, well-meaning people advise us to bear down, buckle-up or lean in and ‘work harder’.

But in this episode, we take a closer a look at this piece of advice in the light of the 80/20 principle. Specifically, I’ll introduce or reintroduce you to Zipf’s Law of least effort and how it can help you do more by doing less.

Some of the main points—The Vital Few (TVF) Timestamps:

The nerdy stuff: What is the Law of Least Effort? (1:35)

Can laziness be a virtue and the 2 kinds of laziness (07:05)

Misunderstanding the law of least effort, the false exaltation of hard work and the primacy of the goal (12:07)

The 3 keys to applying The Law of Least Effort (18:57)

Notes and References

The Principle of Least Effort and the Zipf Distribution (https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/1113/1/012007 )

Additive Bias Reference: There are many references to this cognitive bias, but a good article can be found in The Scientific American here: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/our-brain-typically-overlooks-this-brilliant-problem-solving-strategy/

Ancient philosophers regarding man as a teleological being: https://www.britannica.com/topic/teleology

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Episode Summary

Brad King is an Organizational Change consultant who specializes in agile team evolution, change management and execution strategies. He has been trusted by companies ranging from education to energy to facilitate transformations in how work is done among specialized teams and how goals and strategies translate to concrete action that drive business growth.

I invited Brad to bring the team dimension to productivity and to pick his buzzing brain on trending topics like remote work as well as talk about some approaches to work going forward.
Listen through to the end where Brad shares his 20% that has made the biggest difference as well as an inspiring thought on personal productivity.

Highlights (TVF Timestamps)

Why being a deeply skilled individual is not enough anymore (04:00) (1:00:00)

The error of treating team knowledge work with the outdated industrial mindset (08:00)

Does environment shape behaviour in organizations? (13:00)

The Work From Home and Hybrid Work Conundrum (15:00)

An intriguing less talked about aspect of inclusion regarding women in the workforce (23:00)

80/20 Problems of teams. Is your team just a group? (28:00)

One investment that will make a HUGE difference. It’s not what you think. (38:00)

One possible reason why burnout happens (45:00)

Greater than the sum of it’s parts—a metaphor for individuals and teams (49:00)

Executive leadership’s role in facilitating effective team work (54:00) (1:07:00)

As always, Brad’s 20% (1:11:00)

Brad’s Links

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingbrad/

Official Website: https://bradleyking.ca/