As a marketing manager, you’re busy - but are you getting anything done?
Our 21st-century workflow creates an “always-on” environment, sucking us into the “always in a rush to finish nothing” workflow - where everything is important, but nothing gets resolved.
New work climates call for new approaches for managing your workflow and managing your team. We’ve compiled three productivity systems you should consider adopting to streamline your management workflow.
The 34th President of the United States stayed extremely productive during his two terms in office from 1953 to 1961. Some of his accomplishments include:
It also demands mentioning that Eisenhower was a five-star U.S. general who was crucial in emerging victorious in World War II.
This gentleman knew how to get things done. It didn’t happen by chance though. He used a system you can use to capture that same productivity. It’s called the Eisenhower Matrix
Also known as the Eisenhower Box, this productivity system is simple in nature yet powerful in creating clarity, organization, and producing results.
So how does this system work? Create four boxes, two on top of the other. Now, whatever the project or task, separate your actions into four quadrants:
The secret sauce to the Eisenhower Matrix is the idea of task elimination. There’s no faster way to completing a to-do than to simply not do it! So much of today’s management workload is full of fluff. Cut that out and focus on the other three areas.
Force yourself to make measured decisions that actually move your company forward. Everything else can wait!
Learn more about the Eisenhower Matrix by visiting eisenhower.me.
Unless you’re in charge of product marketing for the Amish, you’ve probably heard of David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD) system. GTD has spun off some worthwhile tweaks to its core approach, with Zen to Done (ZTD) coming in at the top of the list.
How is ZTD different from GTD? Let’s go over the ABC’s:
So how does ZTD work? Here’s a basic adoption framework:
While the ZTD system isn’t for everyone, if you’ve found yourself dissatisfied with the traditional GTD approach, give this approach a try.
Learn more about Zen to Done (ZTD) by visiting zenhabits.net
Created by the awesome team over at Mind Tools, this productivity system helps you break down large goals and initiatives into measurable, specific action items.
The name “SMART” is actually an acronym used to guide the overall goal-setting process. What does each letter stand for?
Some savvy professionals have built on to the SMART acronym, adding the letters “E” and “R” to promote evaluation and review to the system.
Using the SMART approach, a marketing manager could identify, plan, and execute a professional growth plan that addresses:
Learn more about the SMART goal system by visiting mindtools.com.
Each productivity system promotes the importance of delegating tasks - a daunting prospect when you care about quality and punctuality. If your in-house marketing team needs more support, or if you’re looking to scale your efforts, choose a company focused on your success.
The team at Rizen is a new breed of marketers built for the digital age. Together, we make sure your brand sees results. It’s our passion.
But don’t take our word for it! Our clients and partner firms are happy to share how we’ve helped them achieve meaningful results, and we can do the same for you.
Read our case studies and contact us today to see how we can help you manage your workflow. We can’t wait to hear from you!