The CORE productivity workflow
I’ve recently came across the article I Taught 6,642 Googlers THIS Productivity System by Jeff Su.
This is not a completely new productivity system for me. Instead, it’s something that I’ve been doing for years, at least in a very similar way. I’ve never really thought about defining this workflow or writing it down, but after reading about it, I actually took the time to reflect on it.
Definition: CORE
So what is the Core Productivity Workflow ? Glad you asked.
- Capture
- Organize
- Review
- Engage
There basically are only these four steps to remember.
An example
In a meeting, during your lunch break, or while working on a different topic, you get a task or idea that you have to remember to do later. The first thing you do is capture that task or idea.
That means writing it down in your to-do app of choice. Capture step done.
But just writing it down doesn’t solve all issues. You still have to remember to do it. That’s why you have to organize your to-dos: assign them a date. Organize step done.
Then, once or twice daily—depending on how many tasks you write down—you take the time to review your to-dos. Depending on when they are due, you block the required time for the upcoming days or week for these tasks in your calendar. Review step done.
When the time has come for the blocked slots in your calendar, you actually work on the task. Engage step done!
Conclusion
Pretty easy workflow system that actually makes the difference, while being completely agnostic to any specific tool.