How I Work: Kieron Donoghue

Inspired by How I Work: Bill Gates over on CNN.com I thought I would do a similar feature on this blog. And seeing as I am often compared *cough* to Bill (and because I'm bored of working all day) I thought it would be a bit of fun.

So here is Bill's desk:



In the article Bill goes on to say that email is his communication of choice, he doesn't use much paper and has 3 monitors. Joking aside I found it an interesting read, especially in how he manages his tasks and overcomes issues like staying focused.

Anyway, here's a pic of my desk:



I've numbered the things that are most important to me as follows:

1. Espresso: I'm *useless* without an espresso or two in the morning (or throughout the day for that matter) to get me going. I invested in a Gaggia bean-to-cup coffee machine when I first started working from home so I would always have some quality coffee to hand.

2. Notepad: Old School all the way for me. My notepad is my next essential item. I always start a new day with a new to-do list that gradually grows or shrinks throughout the day depending on how productive I am. Anything that doesn't get done gets carried over to the next day.

3. Mobile: If you ever need to get hold of me don't use the business line please use this number. More often than not I'm out and about but always have my mobile on me.

4. PC: Still using 1 monitor for now but when I upgrade all my kit later in the year I'm looking to use 2 Dell 24" widescreen babies. I like the idea of using 1 just for email and another for other stuff. I may even do a "Bill" and get 3.

5. PDA/Smartphone: My business line is actually a mobile so I can keep tasks and emails up to date when I'm out and about. 9 times out of 10 I forget it though!

6. View: I couldn't work in an environment with no windows. Luckily my study overlooks the back garden which is great for "inspiration"!

7. Memorabilia: From left to right I have a signed limited edition CD of Snoop Dogg's "Rhythm & Gangsta The Masterpiece" CD. A signed photo of Macy Gray and a very special Platinum Disc to commemorate 1,000,000 copies of "Purple Rain" by Prince. If you could see the rest of my study you would see a huge signed poster from Christina Aguilera, a signed Alicia Keys photo and signed Gwen Stefani photo.

8. A Cuddly Camel: Why not?

9. Video iPod: Great little gadget, I just like to look at it.

10. Comfy Chair: Very important if you want to be comfortable all day.

So there you go, I hope you enjoyed a trip round my desk, I guess I'll get back to work now!

What I'm listening to right now: Rihanna - "SOS" (on my iPod)