Welcome back. You are one week into using the Smart Work system and we hope you are beginning to see a boost in your productivity. The next couple of weeks are critical to creating the new habits that will increase your effectiveness over the long term.

Managing your actions well will ensure that you are doing the right work at the right time. But working proactively is not always easy when you are constantly being bombarded by emails, interruptions and issues to be resolved.

In this video Dermot talks about the four common mistakes that participants make when trying to change how they manage their actions using the Smart Work principles.

Click on the button above to download the Manage your Actions whitepaper, which outlines 14 key strategies for managing your actions more effectively. Remember, getting on top of your actions will help you to be more focused and proactive. Invest the time to master this area of your productivity!

Your 3 actions for the next week:

1. Read the Actions section of Smart Work

2. Ensure all of your actions have been scheduled and prioritised

3. Plan your day every day for the next week