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Unmasking Time Theft by Making Work Visible with James Kennedy

Dec 5, 2023
42:58
Your team may seem busy, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are being productive. They may be working hard but not necessarily smart, often spending time on ineffective tasks. These are known as "time thieves," silently hurting your business productivity. However, according to James Kennedy, "Making Work Visible" can help combat these time thieves. Today, he will be sharing some insights with us.

James is a well-versed entrepreneur, currently dedicated to assisting finance teams by providing a wealth of resources, including educational content, podcasts, videos, and specialized software. His entrepreneurial journey includes founding and managing companies like Piehole and Smartnote, building on his earlier experience as a Contract Engineer at Arantech.

In this episode, we discuss:
- The importance of "Making Work Visible" for enhancing team productivity
- How to identify and mitigate "time thieves"
- The 15-minute daily stand-up meeting productivity hack
- Strategies for harmonizing expectations with reality

Learn more about James:
- James Kennedy on LinkedIn
- ProcurementExpress.com Website
- RubberStamp Website
- Fighting Blindness Website
- Making Work Visible Book

Episode resources:
- Personiv's Website
- Personiv on LinkedIn
- Personiv on Facebook
- Personiv on Twitter

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