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Ultimate productivity hacks

Ultimate productivity hacks

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KERRY
SUTHERS General Manager Ray White Cairns | Cairns Beaches QLD
I collate daily / weekly / monthly lists of important tasks to complete. This helps to identify my own and differing departments ' key priorities, providing an overview to assist with planning and goal setting. My lists are reviewed regularly and priorities updated depending on the day-to-day operations and requirements of the business.
I follow policies, procedures and checklists so that aspects do not get missed or overlooked.
I set specific times / days for tasks, with reminders and events in Google calendars, Monday. com, and VaultRE. This also assists with productivity.
MADDY
CORRIGAN General Manager Ray White Double Bay NSW
I make sure I get my critical thinking heavy work done first thing in the day when I ' ve got more energy, and leave meetings and face-to-face appointments for the afternoons. I ' m an extrovert, I get energy from being around people, so I like to use that natural advantage at the times when my energy is otherwise low.
If I ' m ever feeling overwhelmed with the amount of tasks I have, I stop and re-centre, and list the tasks that are making me feel most anxious / behind, then tackle those first. Eat the frog- do the challenging tasks first to clear your mental load.
DOMINIQUE
MERRIMAN Operations and Compliance Ray White Upper North Shore NSW
One of my ultimate productivity hacks is leveraging our workflow automation across our business. We crosstrain according to the skillset of our employees to minimise double handling. I have rolled out our own ' Upper North Shore and Northern Beaches ' web-based portal where I have placed all our frequently used documents. This allows me to direct our team to the portal and also allows them the ability to access this information on the run. We also have specific WhatsApp groups set up based on the department. Information sharing allows for effective and timely communication.
TANIA CEK Chief Financial Officer Ray White Ferntree Gully VIC
Writing things down on a to-do list helps me in several ways. It clears mental clutter, freeing up brain space so I can focus on execution instead of remembering tasks. It boosts accountability- seeing tasks in writing makes them feel more real and actionable. It prioritises work and helps you focus on what truly matters instead of getting lost in busywork. It provides a sense of progress, checking off completed tasks is satisfying and keeps motivation high.
JO MADDEN General manager Ray White Maroochydore QLD
The best productivity tip I can give is a simple one. I try to start my day with the hardest or most important task. Getting this out of the way first thing, makes everything else feel easier.
KRISTIE
SIBBALD Operations Manager Ray White Rural Tamborine Mountain QLD
Batching similar tasks- it sounds basic, but grouping related tasks together and tackling them all at once makes a huge difference. It minimises the mental load of switching between different types of work. For example, instead of checking emails or accounts throughout the day, I set a specific time to complete these tasks each day where I ' m focusing solely on one task at a time. I find it reduces any mistakes and makes arranging my days so much easier.
FIONA
SCHMIDT-LEE Operations Manager RWC Toowoomba QLD
We write the procedures for each position in operations. This has then been translated to a task list in Monday. com for each stage of the listing cycle. It has allowed us to streamline our processes and enables anyone in our team to pick up a task and complete it.
TRENT
DUDLEY Operations Manager Ray White Prospect SA
I keep an active list of goals and creative ideas to ensure I’ m always working towards something. When / if a project stalls( if it needs the all clear from another party), I simply pivot to another task on my list to maintain momentum. It ' s particularly important to include fun, exciting projects in my plan to overcome the initial hurdle of getting started, because sometimes the hardest part is simply taking that first step.
ANGELA
PARANCHI General Manager Ray White Lower North Shore Group NSW
My biggest tip is making a habit of planning each day, the afternoon or evening before, allowing me to deliver on the required commitments and allowing time for all the little items that pop up throughout the day. I also prioritise my health and fitness each morning which gives me a fresh perspective and focus daily.
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