Productivity Bits

MARCH 1, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. This phone is definitely an upgrade from my Nokia E71. Mobile – It’s in my BlackBerry phone, so obviously it’s mobile. Integration with Blackberry Calendar – One of the best features of myTasks is it’s integration with the BlackBerry’s built-in Calendar app.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

- How to Use Both For Optimal Professional & Personal Productivity (guest post by Meggin McIntosh) A question that often comes up in workshops as well as on my blog is this one: How do you suggest people use their calendar (planner) in conjunction with the tickler (1-31) files? First of all, there is not a perfect tool or a perfect system.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Coordinators have many options when it comes to picking a to-do list system. The trick with hand-written lists is to pick one system and stick to it. Immediately add that task to your digital calendar or task list, and set a reminder on your calendar closer to the due date.     * Master calendars.

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Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Tip #3: Never Lose Sight of Your System. Doing this can limit the amount of paper and calendars on your desk and, if you use a computer calendar, you can eliminate the need for physical books or calendars altogether. Visit the original article at [link].

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 7, 2011

January 20, 2011 2:00 PM CST (12:00 PM PST- 1:00 PM  MT- 3:00 PM EST) For 60 Minutes Learn how to battle the top time-stealers and take control of your office once-and-for-all with expert advice from productivity consultant and coach Stephanie LH Calahan Mark Your Calendar and Sign Up Today!

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Part II – Systems. They can also bring chaos to your productivity system if you don’t address them when they need to be addressed. This is the reason why we need a dependable tool that will keep our sanity and productivity system glued together. File System.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 19, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Boost Productivity by Picking the Best To-do List for You | Main | Manage Your Time More Effectively by Using the Right Calendar for You (guest post @TimeMgmtWriter) » If You Want to be Productive, Dont Focus on the Rock!   Often it is both.   Often it is both.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy? Schedule = Success My favorite is: There is no tool more useful to me than an electronic calendar (Outlook, ACT, Thunderbird, Google, it doesn't matter what brand.)

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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 22, 2009

[link] Effectively Conduct Your Complimentary Consultations & Overcome Objections presented by Patty Benton of The Marketing Train System Coaching Program. Do you struggle when you get a potential client on the phone, knowing how to keep control of the conversation, and turn them from potential into paying?

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. A tip she passed along had to do with the bring-forward system and has been a great tool for me.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

  Yet, we try to do it all of the time by putting systems in place that don’t match our personal or our organizations’ styles. There are some that think that one system should work for everyone.    Understanding your style and developing systems that fit with who you are sets you up for success. . 

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Use a specific business calendar to keep a reminder of your schedule. Use WinWeb ’s Online Calendar and Online Document Store to cut down on physical waste.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

Systems that Support Growth You see, while bamboo is known for its speedy growth (once it starts growing up) there is something below the surface that many do not know.   The rhizomes are the organism's growth system.    The intricate system of roots and growth make the plant amazingly strong. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out | Main | Can You Define Social Media Clutter?   Now, the system updates for me and I can recognize my awesome tweeps and stay in contact. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Maybe You Should | Main | The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In » Do You Hate Your To-Do List?   Just because a task management system works for your co-worker or spouse does not mean it will work for you. IDEA #2 -- Identify a system that lets you think through your tasks in your way. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  They do not have systems for handling their most important areas of life.    1 - Create an Action System This is the system that manages all of the papers that are on your counters and other spaces that you have out in the open and in piles because you don't want to forget to do something. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 20, 2010

  You may have categories like, phone calls, finances, networking, paper work, or creative activities. Try This Instead Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out You Can Make a Difference in YOUR Productivity in 7 Minutes!   She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them. 

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The Marq

JANUARY 7, 2010

Arguably, Smartphones are less about the “phone&# and more about the “Smart.&# I’m not presenting an argument that Android phones (G1, myTouch, CLIQ, Droid, and the newly debuted Nexus One – THE Google Phone ) will win over any other phone. How about the new Nexus One (Google Phone)?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

T hen I just review each night for the next day to make sure I am on task - I take my daily to-dos from my master and I schedule my to-do mistycb   @ StephCalahan using iPhone apps:etodo,calendar & www.hassleme.co.uk/ deusami   @ StephCalahan Trying out a moleskin plan. Notes from all areas of life in the front.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 August, 2010 Oh where or where is my password? Even if you phone the bank they need your secret passcode or they wont speak to you about your account. Thank goodness I get three tries to pick the right one before the system locks me out. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 10, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 October, 2008 Working for the Disorganized. If that is not happening, schedule yourself in their calendar. Keep up to date on their calendar and look ahead to see what is coming up and what your boss might need to prepare for that. Keep an organized filing system and file list.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

" ~Peter Drucker When you consider your system for setting priorities, you must focus on doing the right things, rather than simply doing things right. Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2009 On the job tips for new Admins. Bring Forward System or Using Tasks in Outlook Have a system to follow up on items your boss has asked you to do or things you know you need to do. Lets enjoy our day together.© I also use Tasks in Outlook to follow up on electronic items.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 February, 2010 When your voicemail goes awry. They said it works with most phone services. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 March, 2010 Admin Buddies I like to have someone at work that I can buddy with. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Lets enjoy our day together.© Minute taking made easier.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 December, 2008 Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right? Be professional on the phone and greet people who come calling, but not everyone needs to get in to see the boss. Maintaining a good bring-forward system is important to have things ready when needed. Dealing in real time.

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The Marq

DECEMBER 24, 2009

Specifically, when I use the car bluetooth to dial a number, meaning, I tell the car navigation system to dial a stored number or spell-out the number, the phone resets. I’ve had to resort to dialing on the phone, disconnecting and then using the car navigation system to redial. It’s quite annoying.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Our organization uses Google Apps for our e-mail, calendar and cloud solution. Unlike traditional e-mail, Google Apps utilizes labels instead of a folder system for e-mail sorting and storage. If there is a task involved, then schedule it in your calendar or put it in your task list. Lovin' Those Labels! For storage 2.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 21, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 21 March, 2009 How to get Office fat fast. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer. Dealing in real time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 March, 2009 Spring cleaning on the blog It is a very sunny day today with a promise of spring in the air so I thought it was a good time to spring clean the blog. When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer. Lets enjoy our day together.© the next day!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 January, 2009 Happy New Year! Until you remember on your own what year you are in, this is a good back up system. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 23 May, 2009 Grrr! the phone book, standard filing practices etc.) This way, you always have it at your fingertips in a quick easy-to-find system. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 September, 2008 Cystic Fibrosis Hello Readers, My great nephew Owen has recently been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 8, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 March, 2009 I always have the perfect answer. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System I always have the perfect answer. the next day!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 13 September, 2008 Why I love my job? I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your. Lets enjoy our day together.© Dealing in real time.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 September, 2008 Going Checklist Crazy I am organizing a Board meeting and I have checklists and to-do lists coming out of my ears. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Dealing in real time.

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