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Katy is always trying to be more productive one day at a time! Whether it's analogue, digital, motivational or psychological who'll try any system that will help her get things done and get organised.
As well as running FlippingHeck.com, she also loves making music and reviewing things.
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Productivity

Get people re-involved: Change the format

Get people re-involved: Change the format

June 1, 2006 By Katy Whitton

I started thinking about this post last night in the middle of a pub quiz. One of my local pubs runs a quiz every two weeks. There’s never a set quiz master, to keep it fresh quiz regulars take it in turns to write and ask the question which stops the quiz getting too stale. […]…more »

Productivity

David Allen PodCast

David Allen PodCast

June 1, 2006 By Katy Whitton

Over at the Podcast Network, the Cranky Middle Manager Show has run a good interview with David Allen on various aspects of GTD. It’s well worth a listen and certainly cleared up a couple of queries I had about projects. I know I’m technically not a middle manager and don’t really have any aspirations to […]…more »

Computer & Software Tips

What version of Linux is best for you?

What version of Linux is best for you?

June 1, 2006 By Katy Whitton

Take a quick and simple test to find out which Linux distribution will most fulfill your needs. Based on your computing expertise and what you’ll be using the operating system for, it’s a handy little quiz. Take the Linux quiz here…more »

Websites & Blogging

Blogging And Personality Types

June 1, 2006 By Katy Whitton

Bloginality have an interesting take on the Myers-Briggs personality test by linking it to blogging. Answer a few simple questions and they give you your “Blogging Personality Type” with the added bonus of links through to how this works for careers etc. Here are my results with a few comments added: You Are ISTP: As an […]…more »

Productivity

Procrastination Podcast

June 1, 2006 By Katy Whitton

There’s yet another excellent Podcast from “The Cranky Middle Manager”, this one is about Procrastination, its causes and what we can do about it. The podcast can be found at the Podcast network: “Getting Out of Your Own Way At Work with Mark Goulston” Certainly food for thought……more »

Productivity

GTD In American Way

June 1, 2006 By Katy Whitton

There’s a really good article in “American Way” about “Getting Things Done“. Here’s a little taster: “It’s as powerful a tool as any I’ve ever seen,” says Andrew Hoxsey, owner and operator of the Napa Wine Company in Oakville, California. “I have done things I just couldn’t have done without the methodology.” Kim Hagerty, chairman […]…more »

Productivity

David Allen on GTD

June 1, 2006 By Katy Whitton

There’s an interesting article featuring David Allen and his “Getting Thing Done” methodology over at IEEE Spectrum Online. “It’s been fascinating to see the rise of my star in the geek world. One of the reasons geeks love GTD is because it’s a closed system. It tells you what to do with everything: it’s really […]…more »

Computer & Software Tips

Turn your Hotmail Account into a Windows Live Account

June 1, 2006 By Katy Whitton

I found an interesting Link over at LifeHack which shows you how to turn your regular Hotmail account into a Windows Live Mail Account with no invite.Recommended: 8 Ways To Transform The Look And Feel Of Your OfficeAre you fed up of looking at that plain white and boring décor of your office? Do you wish […]…more »

Productivity News

New PIM Available – Chandler

June 1, 2006 By Katy Whitton

A new version of the Personal Information Manager (PIM) called Chandler has been released to the general public. Why they named it after a character from “Friends” I don’t know. What I do know is that it looks very pretty. It looks quite promising, especially as Thunderbird still has no in-built calendaring function. I look […]…more »