Productive Day

“Before, to-do lists were all over the place and my email Inbox was another to-do list, but I was overwhelmed with thousands of emails and I never knew where to start. I ended each day unsatisfied with my production, because I was not able to accomplish the tasks I set out to do each day. With Taskology, I’ve not only reduced the length of my workday, but I’ve also gained at least 1 ½ hours per day. I also spend at least 40% less time on email each day. Taskology has made it a lot easier to keep up. I have more time, I can do more planning and prioritizing, and I always know what I can accomplish from day to day. I feel more efficient, effective and productive. Best of all, I don’t take my work home anymore. There is no need to take my laptop home at night to catch up on email. I’m spending more time with my family and it feels great.”

"I love the Taskology system! When we asked our staff to identify their training priorities, time management and productivity topped the list. In Taskology we found what they—and I—were looking for: a smart, comprehensive and effective system to manage your time for optimum productivity. I find that my work day is much more intentional. I’m more realistic about what I can do in a day or a week, and I’m thinking more strategically about what to do and when and how to follow up. Now tasks and follow-ups won’t fall off the radar and I won’t get blind-sided by something that might have slipped through the cracks. Taskology really helps you take control, increase efficiency, and lower stress. I’m a believer!"

"Leslie, I absolutely enjoyed the Taskology for Teams class! The most beneficial part of the training was learning how to use the Task list. It helps me get through my day and I’m using it faithfully. I’m also doing a much better job as e-mails come in. I really loved the group coaching sessions, too. I like that you took the concepts you were teaching and applied them to our personal e-mail, tasks, papers, files, etc…That made it so much easier to learn and practice the concepts. I highly recommend Taskology for Teams."

"I learned a lot working with Leslie using her Taskology system. I especially liked the coaching calls Leslie offers to go along with the videos. It makes the training real and helps motivate you to bring the change. I benefited from the Taskology system because now I know all of the things I am tracking. Since I manage multiple projects and priorities, it’s very important for me to feel confident in my tracking system. I had tried other methods—like David Allen’s 'Getting Things Done' and Franklin Covey—but I found Taskology to be simpler and easier to adopt and put into action. And I’m a technology user, so I found it useful that everything in Leslie’s approach is digital! I would definitely recommend Taskology to others!"

"Taskology has given me order, routine, and confidence in my role. Before using Taskology, I was not tracking my tasks, my filing system was not up to date, and my time was not my own. Now, I depend on my task list exclusively to track what I am working on and what is coming up in the future. I can work confidently knowing that I am not missing a task, I can locate resource documents quickly, and I have time on my calendar for both high priority items AND putting out fires."

"Before, I used to manage my tasks in my email Inbox and it was never designed for that, but I was never taught by anybody how to do it otherwise. In fact, before I met Leslie, I never knew what the Task list was even for. But now, I find it to be indispensable. I cannot live without it, actually. The key is that I can make better decisions with what I’m doing with my time. That is really the truth. I have found that my day is more directed. I’m able to follow up with more people and with the right people. I have seen a much larger increase in my sales production since we did the program. I can document that I have been making more follow-up calls to more clients and you have to assume that is leading to more sales."

"Before learning Taskology from Leslie in Taskology for Teams, my day was ruled by my e-mail. It was hard to find time to complete the tasks I needed to complete because I was so focused on getting things done for other people. Now I feel like I’m in control and I can update my schedule and task list as necessary so I’m not overwhelmed. I no longer have things hanging around in my Inbox for me to complete, too. Now, I have one system for everything and I don’t have to think about it, it’s just there. I don’t worry about forgetting something, my desk stays clear, and I feel less stressed now that I don’t have so much to remember."

"Prior to being part of 'Taskology for Teams,' my day was driven by interruptions and emails, and I was in a constant state of worry that I was missing something. I was unable to stay focused on a task, and with my outgoing nature, I had trouble saying no. I ended up working reactively, just jumping from fire to fire every day. Now, after learning Taskology, my day is more streamlined. I have a routine I follow every day that keeps me on track and I’m not worried about missing tasks or deadlines anymore. Using the Task List allows me to stay in control, focus on what I need to do, and get more accomplished. Plus, I’m shutting my door more often and I’m more protective of my time, and as a result I have 30% more time in my day to do the things I need to do. And now that I have more structure and more time I can be more helpful and available to the people I work with."

“Having learned Taskology, now I know what my true priorities are for the day, and I don’t come into the office each day to face instant chaos. I don’t spend time creating to-do lists on paper anymore and I don’t spend my weekend worrying about what the coming week would bring. I evaluate much more carefully the information I need to keep and the actions I need to take. Taskology is a ‘difference maker.’ I’m more efficient with planning and execution, and my stress is down. I’m prioritizing better, procrastinating less, and I have more time for higher-level thinking and strategizing.”

“With Taskology I feel in control of my day-to-day tasks—even on days when unexpected meetings or opportunities take over my day. I can track of all of my tasks, prioritize them and handle them with ease without worrying about anything falling off my plate or being forgotten. I can also meet deadlines and often produce work ahead of schedule. Moreover, I can quickly and easily process email and find messages that I’m looking for without wasting any time “searching” for them. Finally, one of the most important benefits I enjoy as a result of using Taskology is less stress in my work and personal life. Even if you consider yourself an organized person (I, too, had my trusted ‘notebook’ system) it’s worth taking a chance to learn the techniques of Taskology. You will save time and have less stress as a result of using a more advanced system for productivity."