Improving Productivity

Below is a list of personal productivity tips from the ABA Guide to Doing More in Less Time.  The book was written by two lawyer/consultants who explain easy to implement steps each to improve your practice and well-being. The detailed Table of Contents facilitates adopting of strategies one-at-time.  Set a goal of reading a chapter every month to work smarter.  Purchase the book from the ABA or Amazon. Also see Jim Calloway’s article with self-improvement tips for solos and small firms.

STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY
Create Systems
Eliminate Distractions
Delegate to Others
Eliminate Clutter
Schedule Tasks and Use Calendars
Plan Meetings
Remove clutter from desktops
Set goals and priorities
Use technology tools

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