The Planners' Evaluation Tutorial

Discover the powerful insights of 'The Planners' Evaluation'! Follow Paul, a disciplined planner leveraging tools for efficiency, and Alan, who transforms his approach to work through strategic reflection. Uncover how balancing urgency with foresight leads to professional success. This video reveals the secrets of personal and professional effectiveness—don't miss it!

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Paul meticulously checks his agenda.

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Every task for his day is scheduled,

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including cleverly spaced pomodoro breaks.

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With the help of chat GPT,

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every minute of my day is perfectly planned,

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he thinks to himself,

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smiling,

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satisfied with his efficiency.

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His time management app reminds him of his next action.

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And he embarks on its execution with zeal.

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His boss often praises him for his rigor and unwavering efficiency.

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Paul is confident that a raise will soon reward his hard work.

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At the other end of the corridor.

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Alan closes his eyes and takes a deep breath.

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A few months ago he attended a time management training based

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on the Eisenhower method which transformed his view of work.

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He discovered the four quadrants.

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The important and urgent quadrant used to focus

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all his attention and fill his agenda.

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After this training,

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he chose to focus more on the quadrant of important but not urgent tasks,

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taking care to integrate them into his schedule.

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For him

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it was essential to

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reserve moments dedicated to reflection such as preparing his meetings,

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set aside time to develop strategies to think about

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more appropriate ways to proactively meet clients' needs.

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Plan periods devoted to innovation,

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whether through competitive intelligence or by giving free

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rein to his imagination for product improvement.

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These scheduled times of reflection,

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strategy,

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and innovation bore fruit.

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His colleagues are impressed by his proactivity in work meetings,

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his management grateful for the suggested improvements.

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Weeks pass.

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Paul continues to tick off his tasks one by one

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with the satisfaction of a job well done.

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Alan meanwhile engages in deeper discussions

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proposing solutions before problems even arise

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during the annual review,

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while Paul eagerly awaits the announcement of his raise,

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Allan is surprised and honored to receive a promotion.

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Paul's efficiency is undeniable,

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but the time Alan has planned for reflection,

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strategy,

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and innovation has changed the game.

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Intrigued by Alan's promotion,

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Paul decides to expand his own vision of planning.

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