Do you ever wonder how some business leaders are so productive? They are incredibly busy yet accomplish what they want in less time than many others. As a Professional Organizer, I’m lucky to meet many inspiring individuals who fall into this illustrious category. In this Productivity Pointers from Productive People segment, I am pleased to interview Joohi Sinha, Director of Operations at CamCentral Systems, to learn what makes her organized and successful.
What are the biggest time wasters in your life? What do you do to manage them?
My daily commute to the office is a 30–40-minute drive – each way. To avoid wasting that time, we have our morning planning meetings while I commute. It helps me get an overview of the entire day before I get to work.
Tell us about your everyday “essentials” for business (e.g. smartphone, apps, virtual assistant? etc.).
We have recently implemented an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system called Odoo. It is an absolutely essential tool for our business. It helps us track everything, from accounting to sales to marketing. Another important tool is Spark Mail, an innovative email client that allows us to discuss emails internally within the team, share email drafts, and more. It is a boon to team collaboration when everyone works remotely from different locations.
How do you manage and organize yourself electronically (online, smartphone, computer)?
We conduct most of our business electronically, and our team is almost location-independent. We are not 100% there yet, but our goal is to make all our operations location-independent so that our team can work from anywhere in the world!
How do you organize and file your paper information?
We like to avoid using paper information in our company. We have tools in place so that no one needs to print anything. Everything is accessible from a computer or smartphone.
What is your top tip for staying organized & productive?
I use online tools to plan my daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. I make sure to break down those tasks into small, manageable action items I can complete in a day’s time. Having a good visualization of tasks on hand makes it easier to get them done.
What do you do to achieve work-life balance?
I believe this is something that every business owner struggles with at some point in their journey – and I am no exception. It is often challenging to achieve a balance between work and personal life. I try my best to ensure I don’t discuss work at home with my family. I make it a priority to spend quality time with my family when I’m not working.
Learn more about Joohi Sinha here. Read more productivity pointers from productive people.
