Donna McGeorge | Director
Donna McGeorge
Donna McGeorge is a best-selling author and international speaker on the topic of productivity and creating space for what’s important. Her books include Red Brick Thinking (released October 2025), The ChatGPT Revolution, and the It’s About Time book series including The 25 Minute Meeting, The First 2 Hours and The 1 Day Refund. Donna believes it’s about time we got off the vicious cycle of being out of control, overwhelmed and at risk of failing at the important things. She is passionate about enhancing the large amount of time we spend in our workplace (too much, for many) to ensure it is effective and productive, as well as enjoyable. Donna believes that workplaces are complex, but not hard. More often than not it’s getting the simple things right, consistently, that has the greatest impact. She also knows that when we decide to be intentional, we can surprise ourselves with what we can achieve.
Appearances:
Day 1 @ 15:30
Strategic Subtraction – Making Space for What Matters
- a world obsessed with adding more tools, tasks, and complexity, what if the smartest move was to subtract? Strategic Subtraction is a fresh lens for accountants and bookkeepers seeking to lead with clarity, efficiency, and impact. This talk explores how subtraction isn’t just about doing less, but about creating space to do what matters most. Inspired by design thinking and real-world business insight, this session will help you rethink how you work, what you prioritise, and where real value lies.Key Takeaways:
- Why subtraction is a powerful, often overlooked lever for improving productivity, decision-making, and profitability.
- How to identify your “red bricks”: the meetings, processes, or mindsets that are quietly weighing you down.
- A practical framework for applying Strategic Subtraction in your day-to-day business operations, without losing integrity, rigour, or results.
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