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029. Time Management and "The Monkeys" - How to take back control of your day

029. Time Management and "The Monkeys" - How to take back control of your day

Update: 2024-09-05
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In this episode of the Productivity Enthusiast, host Dimitar explores the concept of 'Monkeys' - tasks or problems that others try to pass onto you, drawing upon the book "The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey." Dimitar shares his experience of managing 'Monkeys' while leading a large sales team and suggests strategies for dealing with these imperatives effectively. Among these strategies are questioning the person who brings you the problem, promoting independent thinking which leads to the individual taking responsibility for the issue. Regular, brief team meetings are also suggested to maintain control over tasks. Dimitar highly emphasizes the benefits of this approach which include stress reduction, gaining more time for personal responsibilities, and the growth of independence and efficiency within the team.
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029. Time Management and "The Monkeys" - How to take back control of your day

029. Time Management and "The Monkeys" - How to take back control of your day

2024-09-0504:02

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