Welcome back to the #iProgress Podcast. Remember to subscribe to the YouTube channel if you find it useful.   In this episode, your hosts - Dr. Dean Fido and Dr. Craig Harper - talk through the life of an academic and how they plan their weeks to maximise productivity and student success while reducing burnout as far as possible.  ---------- YOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslssS3vIVx2okk6g5d9D4g TWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/iProgress_CC WEBSITE        ►► https://iprogress-cc.com/  ---------- Chapters:  00:00 - Introduction  02:02 - Managing Competing Tasks  11:19 - Finding a Balance Between Shallow and Deep Work  17:33 - Keep Control of Your Diary Efficiently   ---------- CRIB NOTES:  - Welcomes & scope of podcast episode - Topic 1 - Manage Competing Tasks       - Teaching (preparing and giving lectures, seminars, and tutorials)       - Incorporating research into teaching time       - Navigating admin and committee roles   - Topic 2 - Navigate Shallow vs. Deep Work       - Don't become swamped by shallow work (e-mail, general admin, routine meetings)       - Focus and block out deep work time (writing and research planning)       - What about teaching?    - Topic 3 - Maintaining Control       - Planning diaries well in advance       - Using semi-automation (e.g., adopt an office hours model, create booking links)   - Closing remarks   ---------- Music by AlphaGaming | HarrisHeller