32: The Case Against Time Blocking for Operations Execs

Find the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/32.The least helpful tip for being productive I ever got was to pack every day with blocks of time dedicated to just one task.At first it seemed promising and gave my days a sense of structure and purpose. But it quickly proved counterproductive, limiting and stressful. It didn’t give me flexibility for surprises or changes in priorities. I often overestimated how much I could do, Does this resonate with you?As an operations exec, juggling multiple stakeholders, complex projects, and tight deadlines is all par for the course. Anticipating how long tasks will actually take is a moving target and often futile.If time blocking hasn’t worked for you, it’s time to explore other methods.In this episode, I'll go beyond time blocking and give you a new approach to time management that could completely change the way you work.