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15 Habits That Will Totally Transform Your Productivity - 0 views

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    "15 Habits That Will Totally Transform Your Productivity 1/16 From decluttering your desk to letting yourself complain, these 15 easy behavior changes can change how much you accomplish each day. BY STEPHANIE VOZZA6 MINUTE READ Editor's Note: This article is one of the top 10 Leadership stories of 2015. See the full list here. People who manage to get a lot accomplished each day aren't superhuman; they've just mastered a few simple habits. Some may be easy to guess: Keep your desk organized and aim for around eight hours of sleep a night. But others, like taking a mid-day nap or complaining, might surprise you. Here are 15 easy ways to make every day more productive: 1. DECLUTTER YOUR DESK. MESSY WORK SPACE: Creativity may arise from chaos, but a litter-strewn office probably isn't helping you get stuff done. "Attention is programmed to pick up what's novel," says Josh Davis, director of research at the NeuroLeadership Institute and author of Two Awesome Hours. Visible files remind you of unfinished tasks. An unread book is temptation for procrastination. Even if you don't think you're noticing the disorder, it hurts your ability to focus. TIDY WORKSPACE: People with neat offices are more persistent and less frustrated and weary, according to a recent study in Harvard Business Review, which found that a clean desk helps you stick with a task more than one and a half times longer. "While it can be comforting to relax in your mess, a disorganized environment can be a real obstacle," says Grace Chae, a professor at Fox School of Business at Temple University and coauthor of the study. 2. BE PART OF THE 20%. No matter how crazy your days get, make sure you carve out and ruthlessly protect just 90 minutes-20% of an eight-hour day-for the most important tasks. "Even if you squander the remaining 80% of the day, you can still make great progress if you have spent 90 minutes on your goals or priorities," says Charlotte, North Carol
 Lisa Durff

Federal agencies ordered to restrict their communications - The Washington Post - 0 views

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    "Trump administration officials instructed employees at multiple agencies in recent days to cease communicating with the public through news releases, official social media accounts and correspondence, raising concerns that federal employees will be able to convey only information that supports the new president's agenda."
 Lisa Durff

IFV BAHNTECHNIK e.V./PASSIVE SAFETY of RAIL VEHICLES 2015/01_01_SCHULZ_Passive-Safety-2... - 0 views

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    recent conference between USA and Germany re rail safety.
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The Teaching River: My Every Classroom Matters episode with CoolCatTeacher - 0 views

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    A recent ECM guest reflects on his episode.
 Lisa Durff

These strategies are driving K-3 literacy efforts | Education Dive - 0 views

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    "Recent research has rekindled a focus on assessing literacy skills developed over the long term, such as oral language, vocabulary, and reading comprehension."
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How can administrators make PD worthwhile? | Education Dive - 0 views

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    "Truly impactful PD should be personalized for the learner to ensure they are getting the most of the experience, according to a recent edWeb webinar."
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