Tag: planning
Strategic scholarly retreats
Strategic scholarly retreats offer academics a chance to step back from daily pressures and focus on career planning. These retreats, whether a full day or a few hours, provide time for reflection on research goals, teaching methods, and professional development. Regular retreats can lead to more impactful research, effective teaching, and a fulfilling academic career.
Jason Fried and David Hansson: Rework
Rework by Jason Fried and David Hansson challenges conventional approaches to work and management, advocating for a minimalist, practical mindset. By focusing on essential tasks, rejecting unnecessary meetings, and embracing constraints, the book empowers readers to maximise productivity and create a sustainable, impact-driven work culture.
Make tomorrow easier
If you’re faced with a choice between doing the hard thing or the easy thing, ask “What will make tomorrow easier?”
Time-blocking for academics
Time-blocking is a scheduling approach that helps academics take control of their busy schedules by assigning specific time slots to tasks. Instead of maintaining endless to-do lists, discover how time blocking for academics can create structure in your day and help you make consistent progress on your most important work.