Power Hour
Best one.mp4Welcome to Power Hour Getting Started Guide!
Origins
Power Hour is an innovative practice inspired by leading productivity thinkers, customized for the unique needs of educational professionals. It melds key concepts from Nir Eyal's "Indistractable" and Robin Sharma's "The Five AM Club," incorporating Eyal's focus on value-driven planning and Sharma's structured 20/20/20 morning routine into a tailored format.
The Essence of Power Hour
Value-Driven Planning from Nir Eyal: This principle ensures that activities and tasks align closely with personal and professional values, forming the core of the Power Hour's philosophy.
Robin Sharma’s 20/20/20 Formula: Sharma’s methodical morning routine lays the groundwork for the Power Hour's structured approach.
This adapted method breaks down into four quarter-hour parts, each intentionally designed to elevate work effectiveness, encourage self-improvement, and reinforce team dynamics.
The Power Hour Concept
15/15/15/15
Power hour is 1-hour split into four fifteen minutes segments
Segment 1
Build Your Skills / Enhance Your Practice
Objective: Encourage curiosity and continuous learning.
Activity: Read an article on a topic in higher education or success coaching.
Implementation Ideas:
Share relevant articles in a shared online platform.
Host monthly book/article club discussions.
Collaborate with academic departments for joint learning initiatives.
Segment 2
Build Yourself / Be Creative
Objective: Prioritize self-reflection and creativity.
Activity: Allocate time to think, write, and reflect on personal and professional growth.
Implementation Ideas:
Create reflective journals for team members.
Schedule periodic creative workshops or brainstorming sessions.
Utilize online platforms for sharing insights and ideas.
Segment 3
Build Your Day / Plan and Set Goals
Objective: Enhance daily planning and goal-setting skills.
Activity: Look ahead to your day, review tasks, and prioritize projects.
Implementation Ideas:
Establish a shared calendar for team visibility.
Implement a project management tool for task tracking.
Encourage the use of personal goal-setting journals.
Segment 4
Build Your Team / Connect
Objective: Strengthen team cohesion and collaboration.
Activity: Share insights, reflections, and plans with the team.
Implementation Ideas:
Schedule regular team check-ins or virtual coffee breaks.
Utilize video conferencing for a more personal connection.
Create a dedicated space for sharing accomplishments and challenges
