Insights

No. 01

Identify your sources of distraction. The mobile phone often comes first. But conversations with colleagues can also be a welcome distraction.

No. 02

Differentiate between supposed and real coping. Bringing forward less important or non-time-critical tasks may seem like a real solution, but ultimately it only shifts the problem.

No. 03

We should instead focus on time management and productivity tools that really help us to prioritise and work more efficiently and effectively.

This is how the COX team works

Sebastian

Sebastian optimises his work by skilfully using the Pomodoro technique and a personalised Eisenhower matrix. He prioritises tasks according to urgency and importance, delegates less important tasks and crosses out unimportant items. He works in focused 90-minute Pomodoro phases, with short breaks in between, to maximise his efficiency throughout the day.

Flora

Flora organises her working day by writing down open tasks at the beginning and end of each day to keep her mind clear. She uses a digital notebook to structure tasks according to urgency and progress. She invests 10-20 minutes a day to prioritise her most important tasks and focus on completing them. Her mobile phone remains silent and out of reach to allow her to work undisturbed.

Viktoria

Viktoria starts each morning by completing and structuring her digital to-do list, prioritising the tasks according to importance. She uses any surplus time to tackle tasks for the coming days and thus avoid unnecessary stress. Alternatively, she uses these time slots for short-term to-dos. Although she doesn’t use a specific technique, her reliable companion remains a clear to-do list for the entire week.

Change management

5 questions, you should reflect on each week >

No. 01

How well was I able to focus on my goals last week?

What steps can I take to be even more focused next week?

No. 02

What was particularly important to me last week?

What could I do this week to better align myself with my values?

No. 03

What have I done in the past week achieved? And why?

What is the one goal I need to achieve next week?

No. 04

Who played a decisive role last week? Why?

Which person should be in the be the center of attention in order to on purpose, values and goals?

No. 05

What have I learned this week?

How could I use what I have learned next week into my practice?