http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/ Productivity for Entrepreneurs, GTD Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:03:03 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/comment-page-1/#comment-23256 100 All-Time Best Productivity Tips for Working & Learning from Home | online classes college Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:49:14 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/#comment-23256 [...] Just say no: If you don’t have the time or resources to do a task, just don’t do it. [...] [...] Just say no: If you don’t have the time or resources to do a task, just don’t do it. [...]

]]> http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/comment-page-1/#comment-23147 100 All-Time Best Productivity Tips for Working & Learning from Home | Best Universities Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:55:19 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/#comment-23147 [...] Just say no: If you don’t have the time or resources to do a task, just don’t do it. [...] [...] Just say no: If you don’t have the time or resources to do a task, just don’t do it. [...]

]]> http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/comment-page-1/#comment-20322 bitink coskcore kinaru » Blog Archive » 46 Must-Read Productivity Tips for Freelancers Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:57:57 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/#comment-20322 [...] Learn to say no. From Cranking Widgets: “Your goal is to be effective at your work, not stretched so thin that you’re under a constant time crunch. Can you do what’s being asked of you and do it properly? If not, it’s time to practice saying no.” [...]

]]> http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/comment-page-1/#comment-10694 Quick Tips for Getting Things Done : The Freelance Pro Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:21:31 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/#comment-10694 [...] The Productivity Trifecta, Part 1: The Word ‘No’ [...]

]]> http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/comment-page-1/#comment-10531 Glenn (Customer Service Experience) Ross Sat, 01 Sep 2007 01:01:10 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/#comment-10531 Exactly! It's how you communicate that' s the key here. Note that this is not a "thing" as in GTD. How you handle requests like this impacts the relationships you have with people. There's a four-step process to effectively assert yourself that won't damage your relationship and, in fact, might strengthen it: 1. State the problem: "John, I can't fix the problem right now." (It would help to show some empathy here.) "I understand you're up against a wall." (By saying it this way, I avoid using the word, "but.") 2. Describe the impact: I have to be in a budget meeting this afternoon and I've already committed to two other tasks this morning." 3. Offer a solution: "Why don't you ask Brett?" Or, "If you'll give me until next Tuesday, I'll have it fixed by then." 4. Describe the consequences: "If you need it done now, you'll need to ask someone else; or if it can wait, I can get to it next week. (More empathy.) "I know you're hurting and I wish I could help, I'm just spread too thin." Exactly! It’s how you communicate that’ s the key here. Note that this is not a “thing” as in GTD. How you handle requests like this impacts the relationships you have with people. There’s a four-step process to effectively assert yourself that won’t damage your relationship and, in fact, might strengthen it:
1. State the problem: “John, I can’t fix the problem right now.” (It would help to show some empathy here.) “I understand you’re up against a wall.” (By saying it this way, I avoid using the word, “but.”)
2. Describe the impact: I have to be in a budget meeting this afternoon and I’ve already committed to two other tasks this morning.”
3. Offer a solution: “Why don’t you ask Brett?” Or, “If you’ll give me until next Tuesday, I’ll have it fixed by then.”
4. Describe the consequences: “If you need it done now, you’ll need to ask someone else; or if it can wait, I can get to it next week. (More empathy.) “I know you’re hurting and I wish I could help, I’m just spread too thin.”

]]> http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/comment-page-1/#comment-9298 ADD Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:15:46 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/#comment-9298 This is one of the best, and wisest, productivity posts I have ever read. BRAVO. This is one of the best, and wisest, productivity posts I have ever read. BRAVO.

]]> http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/comment-page-1/#comment-8830 » 46 Must-Read Productivity Tips for Freelancers Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:54:55 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/07/12/trifecta-word-no/#comment-8830 [...] Learn to say no. From Cranking Widgets: “Your goal is to be effective at your work, not stretched so thin that you’re under a constant time crunch. Can you do what’s being asked of you and do it properly? If not, it’s time to practice saying no.” [...]

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