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May 2024
25m 56s

#399 Ask the Expert: Getting Things Done

THE SQUIGGLY CAREER
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In this week’s Ask the Expert episode Sarah talks to author David Allen about productivity and overcoming obstacles to getting things done. Sarah and David discuss the concept of open loops and how to create follow-on actions to improve your flow at work. Together, they also talk through practical techniques such as the two-minute rule, the importance of the ... Show More
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