Comments on: The Beauty of Batches http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/06/12/beauty-of-batches/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:12:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Tim http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/06/12/beauty-of-batches/#comment-296917 Tim Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:31:22 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=2552#comment-296917 I've been using this method for years. I read once (can't remember where) to create "mini-days" in each of your days. Group similar tasks together in those "mini-days" and you'll get the whole of your work done much faster. The explanation that was provided was that it "reduced task overhead" which makes sense. I’ve been using this method for years. I read once (can’t remember where) to create “mini-days” in each of your days. Group similar tasks together in those “mini-days” and you’ll get the whole of your work done much faster.

The explanation that was provided was that it “reduced task overhead” which makes sense.

]]> By: Darren http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/06/12/beauty-of-batches/#comment-296885 Darren Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:21:46 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=2552#comment-296885 Thanks for picking this one up Mike - I think you make some good points about why it works so well. appreciate you adding to the conversation Thanks for picking this one up Mike – I think you make some good points about why it works so well.

appreciate you adding to the conversation

]]> By: Deva Hazarika http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/06/12/beauty-of-batches/#comment-296872 Deva Hazarika Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:52:01 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=2552#comment-296872 Very true, Mike. The "flow" impacts often get lost when analyzing the more easily measurable productivity costs. I posted about a few other good pieces on this topic that you may find interesting: http://www.emaildashboard.com/2008/06/interruptions-c.html Very true, Mike. The “flow” impacts often get lost when analyzing the more easily measurable productivity costs. I posted about a few other good pieces on this topic that you may find interesting: http://www.emaildashboard.com/2008/06/interruptions-c.html

]]> By: Ed Adkins http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/06/12/beauty-of-batches/#comment-296871 Ed Adkins Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:45:56 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=2552#comment-296871 That is IT! I'm always trying to set aside blocks of time to get stuff done, but still allow distractions- it's only when I hit the flow state that I really get anything done. I've got to be more protective of that flow decent period- and it looks as if Batching is the way to go. Thanks! That is IT! I’m always trying to set aside blocks of time to get stuff done, but still allow distractions- it’s only when I hit the flow state that I really get anything done. I’ve got to be more protective of that flow decent period- and it looks as if Batching is the way to go. Thanks!

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