Time Investment –> Working Smarter

I think it’s important to identify some multipliers and exponents and using them effectively.  

Exponents:

• organization
• data tracking
• effective ongoing communication

Multipliers:

• volunteers/interns/helpers
• teamwork
• planning
• purpose

I think it’s worth it to think about the subtracters too and try to limit them.

Subtracters:

• long meetings with results that disappear into the ether
• emergencies
• unnecessary data entry, confusion, complicated procedures, reporting, redundancy
• feeling overwhelmed, panicked, or otherwise out of control

Now, how to translate this into working smarter?  How can I implement this insight given what I’m actually able to control?