3 Blogs Every Planner Should Read
via Time.com
When I worked in the mortgage business, I would always look outside of my industry to see what other people were doing to be successful. Then I would figure out how I could adapt those key methods and apply them to my business.
It’s the same thing when you’re reading blogs: there’s some great ones out there that are specific to Planning but I think we can learn a lot from blogs that focus on other topics.
Here’s some non-Planning sites that I think can be really beneficial to Planners looking for outside ideas, information or inspiration.
I love this blog. It’s a combination of technology and productivity that “recommends downloads, web sites and shortcuts that help you work smarter and save time.” Although it can be a little techie for me sometimes, I think the site is great for the non-tech types that want to learn how to take advantage of all the great tools on (and often off) the web.
One of the most effective skills a Planner can develop is presenting. According to one of my recent Planning instructors, being a great presenter is the main thing that will move you past being a Junior Planner to a more senior role. There’s so much great information on this site; I think it’s absolutely essential for anyone who wants to learn how to become a better presenter and storyteller.
The Big Picture is a photo blog for the Boston Globe that takes a simple concept – posting very large AP-style photos – and creating something really special I haven’t found anywhere else on the web.
“The Big Picture is intended to highlight high-quality, amazing imagery – with a focus on current events, lesser-known stories and, well, just about anything that comes across the wire that looks really interesting.“
It’s photojournalism at its best. As cliche as it sounds, the photos really do tell stories. They show us what’s going on in the world, and I think they help connect us to cultural events (like the Presidential inauguration, Mumbai attacks, etc.) in a way that one can only do visually.
I hoped you liked the list! What are three of your favorite non-Planning blogs?
