Category Archives: Organizational Improvement

How Do You Schedule Your Calendar?

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Here’s a look at my schedule for the next four days this week. My schedule drives my day’s work. In a time and age where EVERYTHING competes for our attention, we must choose to spend our time wisely. I use … Continue reading →

Posted in Organizational Improvement, Personal Development

How Do You Capture Your To-Do List?

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

Here’s what I have to do today. I write it down on a sheet on notebook paper inside a composition notebook. Each sentence begins with a verb. Each sentence is short. I’ve used Evernote. Have friends who prefer Springpad. What … Continue reading →

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Getting Specific On Getting Things Done. Period!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

I’m on the brink of finishing my sixth year in education as a social studies teacher. My first two years were spent teaching at my high school alma mater, and the past four have been at the middle school level. … Continue reading →

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Brainstorming A New Message Series

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

Brainstorming. Putting your heads together. Dreaming up. Kicking around. Conceptualizing. Whatever you want to call it. It’s the idea that begins something new. Something fresh. Something personal. Each Wednesday evening, several individuals (our lead pastor, myself, our design director, our … Continue reading →

Posted in Leading Creatives, Message Series, Organizational Improvement, Renaissance Road Church

Creativity vs. Organization: Which Is More Important

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

I am reading Scott Belsky’s book, “Making Ideas Happen.” This book is INSANELY practical and applicable! Here is an excerpt of what I read today: Organization is just as important as ideas when it comes to making an impact. Consider … Continue reading →

Posted in Books I'm Reading, Leading Creatives, Organizational Improvement, Personal Development

Key Elements of EVERY Creative Project

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Whether you are working in a group or individually, every creative project has several key elements that need to be identified. Here they are. The essential question. What is the purpose of the project? What is the expected outcome? The … Continue reading →

Posted in Innovation and Creativity, Leading Creatives, Organizational Improvement

Making Ideas Happen

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

In the book, Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision & Reality, author Scott Belsky sums up the book in one equation. Making Ideas Happen = (The Idea) + Organization and Execution + Forces of Community + Leadership Capability … Continue reading →

Posted in Books I'm Reading, Leading Creatives, Organizational Improvement