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Task Batching: The Time Management Hack You’re Probably Underusing...⏳ Ever feel like you're working all day but getting nothing meaningful done? That’s where task batching comes in—a simple but powerful productivity technique that helps you regain control of your time and mental energy. What is it? 🤔 It’s grouping similar tasks together and tackling them in dedicated blocks of time, instead of switching back and forth all day. It minimises context-switching (aka productivity’s biggest thief 🥷 ) and helps you stay in 'deep focus' mode longer. Instead of bouncing between these throughout the day, block off time for each type of task. You’ll get more done, make fewer mistakes, and feel less drained. ✅ Bonus: It makes your day feel less chaotic, too! 🤪 Have you tried task batching? What types of tasks do you batch together? #Productivity #TimeManagement #WorkSmart #OfficeLife #FocusMode #TaskBatching

We totally get it! 👇 🤪 So we always try our best finish on time (-or earlier), so you can get an early dart… And especially on Fridays! 👊 Happy weekend in the 🌞 folks 😎 #personaldevelopment #managementdevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #trustedtrainingprovider #potentialunearthed

How many hats do you wear? 🤔 Here at PU HQ, it can sometimes feel like a hard slog being ‘Social Media Manager’ one minute, then flitting from to ‘Finance Exec’ to ‘Client Relationship Manager’ the next! 🤪 But that got us thinking…we all in fact wear many different hats, flexing between a multitude of skills everyday, without even realising it! Here’s a few to get you thinking: 📋 Project Manager – Planning an event, party or holiday 👩🍳 Chef – Meal prep; diet control; cooking for family & friends 👂 Therapist – lending a non-judgemental ear to someone in need 🧑⚖️ Judge & Jury – Breaking up and resolving your kids/colleagues/pet quarrels (or partner squabbles!) 🛒 Checkout Assistant– Self-scanning your own full weekly shop So hats off to you! 👏 What unofficial hats do YOU wear?!... #multiskilled #transferableskills #personaldevelopment #selfappreciation #hatsofftoyou

Got a tough decision to make? 🤔 Here are 3 simple, science-backed ways from The Don himself, Daniel Pink, to help you solve it... 👊 #decisionmaking #problemsolving #solutionfocussed

Are you even a Trainer if you don't follow these rules?... 👇🤣 Feel free to add any we've missed 😜 What do you think Rachel McGowan 🟡🟢🔵🔴 Tracy Holmes Assoc. CIPD Graham Lillis Pamela Hudson Phil Clarkson ILM. CIPD. Simon Calderbank Mike Taylor (FCIPD) Mark Bannister Sharon Murphy ?? #trainerlife #ifyouknowyouknow #neveradullmoment #potentialunearthed

Mike paid a visit to a sunny Salford yesterday for a meeting. He's just about getting over the gale force 10 wind 🍃 🤪 Thanks to Tracy Waddacor, MIWFM for the tour and the brew. We're looking forward to working together very soon 👍

As Leaders & Managers, the time lag between formulating your Change Strategy and its execution, can sometimes feel a bit like this… 👇 😜 So here’s our Top 5 Tips to keep up momentum when you’re delivering change: 1️⃣ Make sure you use a well-defined change ‘road-map’ (we 💚 Kotter! 😉) to ensure a structured transformation journey, with clear pit stops for time to reflect & re-adjust (no puns intended!) 🛣 2️⃣ Work as a coalition with your people from the outset (not just top-down ‘telling’!) & identify/address resistance head-on to prevent blockages ⛔ 3️⃣ Identify and implement a series of ‘quick wins’ to get you off the starting blocks – this helps to gain buy-in & recognition that things are actually changing 🎉 4️⃣ Keep an eye on your competitors – check that the rate of change internally, is keeping pace with change outside your organisation 📈 5️⃣ Communicate, communicate, communicate! Influence through active involvement 🔊 What else would you add? We’d love to hear your ideas... #changemanagement #agilechange #collaboration #transformation #innovation

It appears you can teach an old dog new tricks after all... 🐶 🤣 Mike's been busy this week, studying for his SDI Facilitators Certificate with Crucial Learning. 🤩 He joined a virtual group in the USA and had a great time learning all about his colour preferences. Apparently, he’s a trusting, sociable and self-confident blue - those that know him would probably say that’s bang on! 👊 Fancy learning more about the SDI Profile and how it can help your teams and business? Look out for more details in the coming weeks. 😉   In the meantime, we're off to celebrate - Well done Mike! 🥳

Who’s bloomin’ ready for Spring?!... 🙋 🌷 The Japanese concept of ‘Oubaitori’ derives it’s meaning from the four trees that bloom in Japan in Spring - Cherry blossom, Plum, Peach & Apricot. All flowering at different times and all uniquely individual, this beautiful phrase reminds us that we are no different… 👇 😍 #followyourownpath #defineyourowngrowth #youbeyou #unearthyourpotential 

The City of Liverpool, you did not disappoint!... The heart of the City was absolutely brimming with activity yesterday, with a half-marathon taking place in the morning and then in the afternoon, Everton Football Club U21’s test event V Bolton U21’s at the majestic, brand spanking new, Bramley Moore Stadium 🤩. The atmosphere was truly buzzing and the people of Liverpool showcased their top notch hospitality, as they always do. 😍 What a brilliant day to be a blue! 💙 #EFC #Upthetoffees #BramleyMoore #ProudtobeNorthern