For my own productivity ‘system’, I have identified 4 key components that simplify the understanding of any system out there.  The framework is completely underpinned by your personal modes of operation and your core purpose and desire.  With this, here is the framework:

The 3 areas within the framework, as you can see, are tools, tactics and processes.  They are defined as follows:

Tools – these are the technology pieces and other systems that help you facilitate your productivity.  This would be your computer, smartphone, and software. Also included here are your notebooks and pens, post-it notes, etc. Whatever the tools are, these are here.

Tactics – these are the individual tasks or simple strategies within your system, such as a weekly meeting or daily download. Other areas include how you handle email, how you communicate and how you filter your information flow.

Processes – these are habits, routines, calendar events, and general management of your tactics and tools.  It is essentially methodologies that govern the cooperation of tools and tactics.

Now remember, as I mentioned, if your system is not grounded in the foundation of your mode of operation (M.O.) and your core purposes, it will likely fall apart and you will be miserable doing it. The goal isn’t simply to get stuff done but the right stuff in the right way, going for accomplishment and not simply busy-work.  Your M.O. is how you work most effectively. Not everyone operates exactly the same and this must be considered when deciding how to get things done.  Your core purpose includes your personal mission and life vision. What are you trying to do with your life and does your system move you properly?  Think about this and move toward identifying the 4 components for yourself and how they meld together.

What do you think? is this framework descriptive of your system of accomplishment?

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