Loved chatting with Helene Gidley, founder of A2 Agile Incorporated, about how an an agile approach can help small business owners stay organized, adapt to change, and avoid Burnout. Here are a few key takeaways:

1. Agile is about visibility and adaptability: Helene emphasizes the importance of making your work visible and breaking it into small, manageable chunks. This allows you to respond to changes quickly and see progress incrementally.

2. Keep tasks visible: She suggests using physical tools like sticky notes to keep tasks front and center. This old-school method helps you stay focused and track your progress more effectively.

3. Treat time as a valuable resource: Helene discusses the importance of scheduling time not just for meetings but also for completing tasks, ensuring that you prioritize and protect your time as a valuable resource, just like your budget.

4. Break tasks into smaller steps: Large tasks can feel overwhelming, so Helene recommends breaking them down into smaller, actionable steps that can be done in short time increments, providing a sense of accomplishment as you check them off.

About Helene

Helene Gidley, founder of A2Agile Inc. is a vibrant entrepreneur and agile coach celebrated for her extraordinary ability for getting things done. Drawing on 40 years of experience, Helene shows you how to use powerful Agile Project Management techniques to get things done and build your best life.

Learn More https://www.a2agile.com/agileliving

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