If you have not seen Ulla deStricker’s latest blog post, check it out:  "Precious Time:  Managing Information Overload"

http://www.destrickerblog.com/de_stricker/2008/03/precious-time-m.html

She says:  "Assistance in managing the flow of information – to free up time so they can apply their expertise in pursuit of the organization’s goals – is required … but how?  Is the solution to be found in technology?  Information professionals offer to help establish a REASONABLE flow of RELEVANT information, using their tricks of the trade.  With every reduction in the typical knowledge worker’s time spent in unproductive information seeking, they contribute value. Managing knowledge worker overload is a daunting challenge,  Information professionals are on it."

So … are you "on it"? If so, how?  Let’s start sharing some best practices and facilitate all of our learning!

-Juanita – Chair, Leadership & Management Division

At the beginning of every year, we all spend time thinking about what we could do differently.  The bloggers at Zen Habits have had several posts recently meant to help us refocus and be productive, including this one entitled "15 Can’t-Miss Ways to Declutter Your Mind." Among the tips are:

• Identify the essential.
• Go slower.
• Single-task.

Although the best tip is likely the first one: breathe.  When we’re rushed at the office, we often forget to stop and breathe.  A couple deep breaths will slow you down, help you clear your mind, and help you focus.

Go ahead…give it a try.

Likely you’ve heard about the four-hour work week (see article).  It is likely impossible, but it is likely very possible to shave a few hours off your work week (and those of your colleagues).  This blog post gives a few ideas (yes, a few you’ve heard before).