Getting Things Done On the Run
Once of the biggest opportunities for people trying to implement a new productivity system is to plan ahead and simplify their processes to be effective anywhere they happen to be.
A couple couple months ago I wrote a post about my Ubiquitous Capture System that describes my use of a Blackberry and Outlook to manage my time. To make both work effectively I have taken quite a bit of effort to reduce the foot print of my tools to remain effective even when I’m out of the office.
I frequently travel between a number of production facilities and have found that it has become critical to make sure my laptop is functional no matter where I am–so I have replicated my office in my car by keeping my needs simple.
First and foremost, I have an inexpensive CyberPower AC Inverter to charge my laptop battery. I the AC both when I am working in the vehicle or to charge my laptop between facilities so I am less defendant on having other power sources. I have paired this with an extended (9-cell) battery so I can get approximately three hours of active use between charges.
Next, since am frequently working with Microsoft Office documents and need to sync my e-mail I have mobile data services activated on my Blackberry so I can tether and connect to my corporate network via VPN. Some of my co-workers have both cell phones and data cards but I have found that having a single device saves me the hassle of managing multiple devices. Of course, I generally try to find a free hot spot rather than my Blackberry to gain bandwidth.
Finally, I try to keep my workspace clean so I am not tripping over clutter.
Taking a minimalist approach allow me to stay efficient and effective regardless of where I am working.
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