BECOMING MORE

AWESOMECRANKING UP WORK, THE

RIDICULOUSLY EFFICIENT WAY

COMMUNICATION

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DON’T BE THE ROCK.

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DON’T BE THE WAVE.

BE THE SURFER.

ZEN-IFY YOUR COMMO• SHORT AND SCANNABLE• CC WITH CARE• TWITTERIZE & BULLETIZE• EOM & NNTR

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12 sentences, 290 words

Hi Marissa,

As a productivity expert who writes about millennials in the workforce, you know that improving efficiency isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.

I’d like to offer up an interview with [PERSON] of [COMPANY] to discuss productivity concerns businesses are facing and how employers can engage teams to maximize their potential. [PERSON]’s customers include industry giants like Tyson Foods, Clorox and McGraw-Hill, so he’s well-versed in the bigger trends that affect your readership.

Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll set up a chat.

Regards, X 5 sentences, 89 words (70% less!)

Ridiculously Efficient Email• Recipient = action item(s)• Clearly expressed goal• Specific, scannable, snappy• Active voice• Prominent call to action

INDIVIDUALPRODUCTIVITY

TRACK

YOUR TO-DO LIST IS NOT EVERYONE ELSE’S AGENDA.

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HACK

ATTACK

Ridiculously Efficient To-Dos• 1-3 “mission-critical” tasks• Track, Hack, Attack• Honor attention/focus levels• Productive procrastination• Gamification/Parkinson’s Law

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TEAMPRODUCTIVITY

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Ridiculously Efficient Teams• Cohesive group of all-stars• Anticipate each other’s needs• Right commo, right time• Block time for solo work• Are appreciative & grateful

WE ARE INTERRUPT-

DRIVEN.

WHICH TASKS ARE MOST IMPORTANT?

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PERSPECTIVE & PEACE

EXPECTATIONSWhat kind of delegation is this?

PRIORITIESWhere does this fall in the hierarchy?

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DON’T BE THIS GUY

“When is an appropriate time for me to follow up?”

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Ridiculously Efficient Meetings• Agenda + success criteria• Only essential attendees• Decisions + delegations• Minimize decision fatigue• Justified + cost-effective

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LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH

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