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Organized people are not born; they are built. The people who emerge as ‘organized’ use a variety of tools and methods to accomplish their goals and priorities in life. Their systems become habits. What Are Organizational Skills? Organizational skills are the abilities that enable an individual to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks efficiently and effectively . These skills are essential for managing time, bandwidth, resources, and responsibilities in personal and professional settings, ensuring that goals are achieved systematically without unnecessary stress. Organizational skills also help to keep all stakeholders on track to meet shared goals. By doing so, we are not holding back team members from making progress on their deliverables. Importance of Effective Organizational Skills   Bandwidth Management: Organizational skills help individuals allocate time and resources effectively, allowing them to focus on priorities and meet deadlines.  Example: A college stu...

  Management lessons are everywhere. We can read them in books, listen to them on podcasts, and hear them live during conference talks. Here are some of the lessons from conversations with leaders: Lesson 01: What are common hazards and errors to avoid when doing manager handoffs and transitions? People come and go in the workplace for various reasons. Maybe we have been promoted and are transitioning into a different role. Perhaps we are taking leave for one reason or another. Regardless of the reason, we will want to make sure we are structuring transitions to be as smooth as possible for ourselves, the new person, and the team that they’ll be taking over. Going too fast is the biggest pitfall. Additionally, here are some suggestions: 1)       Writing out all the things  that we currently do in our role, monitor it for a few weeks to make sure we do not miss anything and create good documentation for the role. 2)    ...

A brief story:   In the summer of 1830, Victor Hugo was facing an impossible deadline. Twelve months earlier, the French author had promised his publisher a new book. But instead of writing, he spent that year pursuing other projects, entertaining guests, and delaying his work. Frustrated, Hugo’s publisher responded by setting a deadline less than six months away. The book had to be finished by February 1831. Hugo concocted a strange plan to beat his procrastination. He collected all his clothes and asked an assistant to lock them away in a large chest. He was left with nothing to wear except a large shawl. Lacking any suitable clothing to go outdoors, he remained in his study and wrote furiously during the fall and winter of 1830. The Hunchback of Notre Dame was published two weeks early on January 14, 1831 . Procrastination is usually a “yes” or “no” question” For more conventional instances, consider addictive behaviour patterns or compulsive traits like over-shoppin...