A colleague of mine, Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D, asked me to put together a list of top 10 productivity tips on how to move from a “Culture of Now” to a “Culture of When.”

A “Culture of Now” says that everything needs to be done right now, it needs to have an immediate response. The “Culture of Now” is terribly unproductive.

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[This guest article was graciously shared by Christine Comaford.]

In today’s economic climate, it is essential to have a seasoned team, a fast path to revenue, and a staged rollout plan. When it comes to team, there are some absolute necessaries that you need to put in place.

What are the first questions a prospective investor will ask? PEOPLE questions, of course! Here are some of mine: Do you or your team members have massive experience in your field of choice? Do you have an advisory board? (It’s easy to set up an advisory board, which can bring you phenomenal expertise at zero up-front cost, as well as much-needed credibility.)

Without a seasoned team or a long history of experience and income sheets to review, how can anyone possibly trust your revenue and cost projections? As a business owner, you need credibility, and you need it pronto. Follow this “people plan” to help you get off the ground.

1. Lock in well-known and respected advisers who are veterans in their respective industries. Timeline for this? Like, now.

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“Other people are making me unproductive. Help!”

One of the top questions I’m asked by inherently
organized individuals is how to prevent the
disorganization of OTHERS from making them
productive.

In this special 8 minute video, I answer this question
in great depth.

You’ll learn how to:

• Clearly communicate to others how you can help each other be more productive
• Minimize the sporadic “Quick Questions” that are killing your day
• Be polite, even when telling others you can’t field their interruption at this moment

P.S. After you watch the video I’d like you to share
your experiences. How are your co-workers or employees
making you unproductive? What have you tried that’s
worked so far?

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Does your boss expect you to reply immediately?

I found a video in my archives that I had recorded but
hadn’t posted it up yet. I think you’ll enjoy this.

I was speaking on location at beautiful Santa Clara
University, when an audience member from a major
corporation asked me: “I have a boss in Hong Kong who
has this expectation that I always respond immediately
to her requests. What do I do?”

She asked the question because I was preaching the
importance of moving from a Culture of Now (which
perpetuates switchtasking)to a Culture of WHEN.

Do you have a demanding boss like this? (Or are YOU the
demanding boss?) How do you handle the situation?

Watch this video for some quick, invaluable tips.

Switchtask no more!

Dave Crenshaw
Author, The Myth of Multitasking & Invaluable (available May 2010)
President, Invaluable Inc.

P.S. After you watch the video I’d like you to share
your experience. Have you tried the tips I’m
suggesting? Are you too scared to try it? Why?

P.P.S. Expect more videos like this from me this year.
I’m committed in 2010 to just give away a lot more
content. Less selling, more giving. Watch for it.

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