Among the myriad functions SQL offers, specific functions such as RANK and DENSE_RANK stand out for their utility in data analysis and reporting tasks. These functions empower users to make sense of data by enabling them to order and rank…
Optimising Power BI reports is crucial when it comes to speed and performance. Incremental refresh allows you to keep historical data (previously loaded data) within your data source and only refresh the data that is changing. Schedule refresh, on the…
To-do lists are the first step in time management. They have been around since 1791! What Is A To-Do List? A simple list of tasks for you to get through. Some people will start with a simple list and work…
A Power BI bullet chart is a more advanced type of bar chart and great for plotting data comparisons. Each bar is shown against multiple qualitative ranges and a target, making it really easy to monitor progress. A bar plot…
According to Manpower, the global talent shortage has hit its highest point in 16 years. 75% of employers are struggling to find the right talent to drive their businesses forward. Image sourced from go.manpowergroup.com If that wasn’t enough to keep…
Meetings are the number one time-waster in the workplace. To avoid this and get more out of your time at work? Follow these three tips! Three Tips To Speed Up Meetings 1. Purpose / Agenda A meeting without an agenda…
If you don’t know how you spend your time you can’t know if you’re spending it well. A Time Audit Is… An in-depth assessment of how you are spending your time. Doing one will give you the keys to good…
The human brain loves to prioritise complex tasks. But a key fundamental we teach on our Time Management courses is not to waste time! What Is Complexity Bias? Complexity bias is the cognitive tendency to prefer complicated solutions to…
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. So how can we start planning? Why Is It Important? Planning reduces stress and saves you time in the long run. It lets you prepare for hurdles, and enables you to…
How can you identify the most important tasks? The best method is the Pareto Principle, which is taught in our time management courses! What Is The Pareto Principle? It’s a principle that states: 80% of results are brought about…
The Pomodoro technique is a deceptively simple way to deal with procrastination and distraction. It works by capitalising on short, planned periods of distraction. What Is The Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique breaks work into focused 25-minute sprints (“pomodoros”) followed…
Consistency is the key to success. Being consistent is incredibly difficult, as you will know if you’ve tried to form a new habit! What Is The Seinfeld Strategy? The Seinfeld Strategy, also called “don’t break the chain” is a method…
