Fill it wisely

Every year we publish 12 issues of Working Nurse, 17 issues of Working World, 2 issues of Career Training, two websites and host two job fairs, which is why I get behind on new posts for this blog. (My last entry was Sept. 28, 2009.) I’m now trying to move blog updates into the “priority” column, from the “when I get around to it” slot they’ve had for the past few months.

I have two “Big Rocks” that I’m working on now. A big rock is a high priority. In time management theory, imagine an empty pickle jar, and next to it piles of sand, pebbles, some medium-sized stones and a couple of big rocks. If you want to get them all in, what goes first? Most people fill their day with sand and pebbles to the point there’s no space for the rocks. They look busy but they’re not making progress towards their essential goals.

The idea is to identify the big rocks, then put them in first. The little stuff will take care of itself.

So what are the big rocks for the company? Re-energizing our April Job Fair and re-launching the Working World website in June. Oh, and keeping up this blog.