I discovered the value of clearing my inbox a few years ago after a bereavement. I returned to work and sat at my desk feeling totally...

Continuing this series about planning, I’m trying decide if I need to explain what mind-maps are, or just need to convince you about...

As I said back in January, this one is simple. The more complicated the matter the easier it will be to deal with by talking rather than...

Here’s another piece of advice that I received as a novice researcher, from Dr Karen Carpenter: Plan on a Friday, not a Monday. My...

Some years ago I was joined in my department by a colleague who was setting up a new programme. It was quite a large job and she had lots...

Have you broken your New Year’s Resolution about being more organised? Don’t beat yourself up. Becoming more organised takes a bit of...

Are you thinking of getting more organised in the year ahead? The good news is that you're not alone. Becoming more organised is the...