As a PO, you’re constantly bombarded with:
* Endless meetings
* Countless emails
* Spreadsheets
* Conversations pulling you in multiple directions
But here’s the real question
Does being busy actually mean you’re being productive?
The truth is — often, we don’t realize whether we (and our product) are moving in the right direction because the busyness blinds us.
My Productivity Hack
Every 10 working days (bi-weekly), I block 1 hour of focus time just for myself. During this time, I write a Self BI-Weekly Report.
Initially, I had no structure. But over time, I refined my template. The goal is not the template itself, but the rational reflection it forces you to do.
Benefits
* Gives clarity on where my efforts are going
* Helps me realign focus for the next 10 days
* Builds trust & transparency with seniors/stakeholders (no last-minute surprises)
Template to Get Started
1. Previous 10 days recap – Summary
2. Planned items
3. Actual completed items
4. Pending items
5. Why pending?
6. Upcoming 10-day items
7. How to achieve them?
8. Risks & dependencies
9. Metrics to track
10. Retrospective
Busy days without reflection mean nothing. Stop being busy. Start being productive.
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