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Time Thieves
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Created on August 27, 2024
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Pete
Catherine
Margaret
Hi! I'm Florence
The Time Thieves
Deadlines? What deadlines?
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Margaret is aN Open Borders thief.
Why don't you take a break? Do you want some of my fresh baked cookies?
Hi Margaret!I'm just trying to finish this project. It's due by 4:00pm.
HelloPete! Whatcha doing?
Mmmm ...
Pete, do you have that project done for me?
Combat Strategy:
Be careful of the Open Borders Thief! She thrives when there are no boundaries, causing constant interruptions. This mischievous creature exploits friendly relationships and tempts you to say "yes" too easily, stealing your time with distractions.
Learn to say no politely, set boundaries, and establish communication rules.
Why don't you take a break? Do you want some of my fresh baked cookies?
Thank you, but not right now. I need to get back to work. I'll let you know if I want some later.
On second thought, Pete, I think we should switch up this project. I thought of something different.
But Catherine, I have been working on this project for weeks!
Catherine is a No Blueprint thief.
What a waste of time.
Yeah, I know. But this morning in the shower I thought of an even better idea!
Can you redo the proposal using the new ideas?
Be careful of the No Blueprint Thief! No Blueprint Thieves strike when disorganization reigns. Being reactive rather than proactive, repeating tasks, or frequently changing project focuses can lead to unresolved issues and wasted time.
Combat Strategy:
Plan ahead, allocate time for unexpected tasks, and delegate activities efficiently.
You know what, let's just stick to the plan we created.
Phew.
You told me that Florence was in charge of the TPS reports!
Margaret, do you have those TPS reports that I asked you to complete?
Pete is a Redo and Repeat thief.
I'm sorry, Margaret, but I really need those TPS reports done by Monday. Have a good weekend!
BURP!
Huh? I don't even work here!
PEte realizes that he made a mistake. His communication on the task was unclear.
Now margaret has to come in on the weekend to get the reports done. Poor margaret.
Be careful of the Redo and Repeat Thief! Redo and Repeat Thieves steal your time due to poor communication. Misunderstandings and unclear task responsibilities result in redoing work or unneccesary meetings.
Combat Strategy:
Leverage tech tools for efficient communication, streamline email management, and use auto-responses strategically.
Don't worry about coming in on the weekend, Margaret. We'll have a meeting on Monday to figure out how to communicate more efficiently. Pete will have to finish those reports.
Thank you, Catherine.
Redo and Repeat Time Thief
No Blueprint Time Thief
Open Borders TimeThief
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By understanding and implementing these combat strategies against Open Borders, No Blueprint, and Redo & Repeat Time Thieves, you'll gain control over your schedule.
Looking for more information on this topic?
Read Smart Brevity by VandeHei, Allen, and Schwartz.