We are approaching a major transition in the family of churches we call Newfrontiers. As we continue to grow God has shown us that we need to become a network of apostolic spheres (as in the New Testament) rather than be centred predominantly on one person, Terry Virgo, the father of Newfrontiers.
In February God spoke to [...]
Earlier this year (January 4th - April 12th) I posted a series on Time Management which I have adapted from the Insight Time Management system of Charles Hobbs over the last 25 years. Throughout the series I focussed on a paper-based method as I considered that to be the best way to convey the principles [...]
Continue reading about Time Management pt 15 - Using an iPhone as a PDA
We have now completed the detailed material I wished to share but there are two more sections I shall include. First, a summary and then a look at applying these principles on a PDA.
Summary
Initially I set out to share my own experience, not to give a comprehensive overview of various different time management systems. [...]
Keep going!
Processing the Do it list, as described below and in the previous two blogs, can appear very complicated. But it is in fact quite simple if you work your way systematically through the guidelines I am giving you. I want to urge you to persevere - it will quickly become ‘second nature’ and will [...]
Continue reading about Time Management pt 13 – Progressing the Do it list 3
The symbols we use to monitor progress are
During the planning process:
* Urgent
[J] Delegate (e.g. to Jan)
( ) Reference
For Monitoring progress:
^ In Process
/ Completed
> Transferred
x Dropped
Symbols used in the planning/prioritising process
In the last post we saw that * highlights urgency. This is used at the time of planning the day’s priorities, as is the delegation symbol [J], where the initial refers to the [...]
Continue reading about Time Management pt 12 – Progressing the Do it list 2
Now that we have dealt with prioritising and have the Organiser organised it is time to bring practical application to your Do it list.
When you write the list leave two imaginary columns on the left side – in other words indent the items. In the column nearest the list you write the priorities, A1 etc. [...]
Continue reading about Time Management pt 11 – Progressing the Do it list 1
Having established the importance of different views in the time or diary section of the Organiser we will now consider the second element of the arrangement, the ‘Portable Filing System’.
2. Filing System
Through the use of computers we are all familiar with folders and files. In past times we would have used a filing cabinet, but [...]
Continue reading about Time Management pt 10 – Organising your Organiser - 2
Whether you are using a paper-based Organiser or an electronic PDA it is important to get some shape and system in place before you start. It is well worth giving careful thought to what will serve you best. You are laying a foundation; if the foundation of a building is wrong the final structure will [...]
Continue reading about Time Management pt 9 – Organising your Organiser - 1
So, what does the Organiser look like? You will remember that for the purposes of this training I am considering a paper system rather than a PDA. Personally I use a PDA but since there are so many varieties it is easier to communicate ideas this way.
I recommend the 2-page/day loose leaf variety of Organiser. [...]
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What is a diary?
Traditionally diaries have been for recording history. Many books have been written as a result of people keeping diaries of their daily events and these have given us fascinating insights into life and culture in different eras and nations.
Elizabeth Fry
I have just been reading a biography of the great prison reformer in [...]
Continue reading about Time Management pt 7 – Paper or Electronic?
