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In today’s environment of constrained resources, we are all expected to be more productive. While strategic planning is important, strategic doing is where the rubber meets the road. In this episode we will talk about tools, methods, and approaches to help you focus and operate more efficiently. We’ll discuss resources for individual experimentation within the broad category of “productivity.” Guest: Heather Abbott, Deputy Registrar, Yale Law School Email: heather.abbott@yale.eduKey Takeaways:There isn’t only one way to work efficiently and productively. Each of us operates within a different work environment or culture, and each of us responds to different approaches differently. Experiment and find what works best for you. Don’t hesitate to stop using a productivity method if it isn’t working for you. The production calendar within a registrar’s office is the annual To Do list that if you don’t consult on a regular basis you might miss something. If you don’t have a production calendar, start today! If you have one, review it regularly. Doug is bad at e-mail. Resources:Productivity:Getting Things Done (via Toodledo) Eisenhower Matrix (via Todoist)Designing Your LifeLaura Vanderkam Before Breakfast podcastTools for Focusing:Pomodoro method (via LifeHacker)Strict Workflow Forest Building Habits:Habitica The Power of HabitThe Checklist Manifesto Procrastination:Swallow the frog The Now Habit Using Technology Thoughtfully:Hurry Slowly podcast Infomagical Privacy Paradox Honorable mentions:Evernote Asana Trello Confluence Todoist Workflowy Remember the Milk Meanwhile episode on A people (give you energy) and B people (drain your energy) AirTable The Sunday Meeting and Zero Inbox via Kerry Ann RockquemoreAfter action reviews via Mindtools or Toggl