Getting important stuff out of the way
"Toads" tend to pile up and often leave a lingering sense of guilt at the end of the workday. However, these toads are often important tasks that add value to the company: concepts, strategies, texts, project plans, presentations. We need to take the time to focus on these tasks and give them our undivided attention. Upon completion, we not only feel an incredible sense of relief but also know we’ve made a valuable contribution to the company. That feels good.
Conquer your inner procrastinator
What is often underestimated is the group dynamic that the Toad Time creates. Of course, everyone could work on their own toads individually, but in practice, that’s significantly more challenging. The Toad Time, with its shared start and finish, greatly helps in overcoming the inner procrastinator. Gradually, people start to take on the more complicated tasks during this time, knowing they will find a good place there. This is very reassuring!
Experience Flow!
Many are likely familiar with the term "flow," which describes a state of heightened productivity and deep concentration. The assurance of not being interrupted is incredibly helpful for achieving this state. Since Toad Time often lasts two to four hours, it increases the chances of entering this flow state. When was the last time you lost track of time and space because you were completely focused on a challenging task? That certainly makes you want to dive in while reading, doesn’t it?
This is how #Toad Time works
Who doesn’t know this feeling? Urgent tasks get done quickly, while some more complicated tasks keep getting pushed to the back. These “toads” are addressed during Toad Time: the team gathers at the start, briefly introduces the toads they want to work on, and then gets to work with renewed energy. We recommend holding Toad Time for two to four hours every two weeks. At the end of Toad Time, everyone comes back together to share what they’ve accomplished. Hooray!
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ShareWhat is often underestimated is the group dynamic that the Toad Time creates. Of course, everyone could work on their own toads individually, but in practice, that’s significantly more challenging. The Toad Time, with its shared start and finish, greatly helps in overcoming the inner procrastinator. Gradually, people start to take on the more complicated tasks during this time, knowing they will find a good place there. This is very reassuring!
Many are likely familiar with the term "flow," which describes a state of heightened productivity and deep concentration. The assurance of not being interrupted is incredibly helpful for achieving this state. Since Toad Time often lasts two to four hours, it increases the chances of entering this flow state. When was the last time you lost track of time and space because you were completely focused on a challenging task? That certainly makes you want to dive in while reading, doesn’t it?
Who doesn’t know this feeling? Urgent tasks get done quickly, while some more complicated tasks keep getting pushed to the back. These “toads” are addressed during Toad Time: the team gathers at the start, briefly introduces the toads they want to work on, and then gets to work with renewed energy. We recommend holding Toad Time for two to four hours every two weeks. At the end of Toad Time, everyone comes back together to share what they’ve accomplished. Hooray!
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