My TOP 5 hacks to organize work & life | KIC January Highlights

BUSINESS:

Opinions wanted: What makes a successful entrepreneur?

What does the future of work look like for deskless workers?

INSPIRATION:

How to create and sustain company culture

My TOP 5 hacks for structuring work & life

PLEASURE:

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BUSINESS

OPINIONS WANTED: WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR?

I’m currently preparing my talk for Ennea Capital Partners Fundraising Masterclass: The intangible difference: What makes a successful entrepreneur?

While structuring an estimated billion of ideas, articles, and real life success stories on this topic - I was wondering: What do YOU think?

As there are so many entrepreneurs and executives among my dear readers - why not include the wisdom of the crowd. Please send me your opinion on what makes an entrepreneur successful to [email protected]

I would love to share your takes in my masterclass and of course in my next newsletter (anonymously, if you prefer).

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE OF WORK LOOK LIKE FOR DESKLESS WORKERS?

Deskless workers

• represent 70 - 80 % of the world’s labor force
• are typically employed in e.g. health care, tourism, logistics or retail
• More than four in ten deskless workers are considering quitting their jobs

Restaurants with restricted opening hours, hospitals on the edge or baggage lost at airports have already been giving us a preview on how the shortage of labor, especially deskless workers, impacts our daily lives.

I recently came across this Boston Consulting Group study which found out that ?the primary reason that deskless workers look for a new job (…) is not because of unsatisfactory compensation but because their emotional needs are not being met.“

Addressing this emotional level is key to keeping deskless workers on board.

At the top of that list - things you can’t cover via compensation:

• feeling fairly treated and respected
• feeling valued and appreciated
• doing work that’s meaningful and enjoyable
• having a good relationship with a manager or boss
• work environment
• opportunities for career advancement
• employer performance and reputation

Short: The future of work for deskless employees is a direct representation of a company’s intangible capital.

INSPIRATION

HOW TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN COMPANY CULTURE?

Insights from Holly Branson , Chief Purpose and Vision Officer at Virgin

?I was thrilled to write about company culture (…), as it is one of the most important assets a business has. It’s one thing to build a strong and people-first culture, but it’s a whole other ball game to sustain one.“

1 Look after your people and make sure you’re hiring the right fit: At Virgin, we look for optimists

2 Walk the walk and talk the talk when it comes to creating a workplace that is 100% human focussed: Flexible work arrangements and celebrate diversity

3 Create a culture based of trust, belonging and transparency: Mental health

4 Nurture healthy relationships: Culture comes from people connecting with one another and forming healthy relationships, just as with family and friends

5 Define and live your purpose and values: They should underpin everything you do so if they are healthy, well communicated and prioritised, everything will flow from there

THE BUSIER YOUR LIFE GETS, THE MORE STRUCTURE YOU NEED. MY TOP 5 HACKS:

??TO DO LISTS

I work with two to do lists, which I update every week, usually on Sundays. Click on this Instagram post to see my templates

• One list for KIC
• And one for all my private stuff

??CALENDAR

My calendar is my partner in crime to not only generate ideas, but also to execute them

• Each to do gets an own time slot (postponing is allowed ??)
• Also, it includes my planned downtime

??MAILS

My goal is Inbox Zero

• I have folders for every topic, project, client, …
• My sent folder helps me to track feedback (unanswered emails)
• I keep a separate email account for newsletters, email courses, etc.?

??NOTES

I love paper & pen to collect ideas and document meetings, but saving everything in Apple Notes helped me to create a sustainable knowledge management system?

• It’s always with me thanks to iCloud (MacBook, iPad, iPhone)
• Search function helps me re-find older notes super fast?
• Again, I use folders for every topic

??LEARNING & INSPIRATION

I have two Instagram accounts: one public account, and a private one?

• With my public account, I only interact with business-related accounts or news pages (I don’t follow friends with it)
• Works like a little micro-learning system for me
• I screenshot and / or save lots of inspiring posts and review them regularly - I get so much input and ideas from it

PLEASURE

CURRENTLY READING AND LOVING IT

- Nadine

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