Productivity Bits

AUGUST 5, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. David Allen’s Getting Things Done System points out that the “ daily to-do lists don’t work&# because of two reasons. The traditional to-do list can become an excess baggage in your productivity system. Create The List Of Your Projects. Post written by Marlon Ribunal.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Our inability to devote our focus on one thing, and only one thing, at any given time brings difficulty to how we implement any system that we choose. Our inability to devote our focus on one thing, and only one thing, at any given time brings difficulty to how we implement any system that we choose.

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Productivity Bits

AUGUST 11, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. The company’s accumulated data – that includes documents, emails, voice messages, and all other forms of data – is a big portion of their assets. Delegate – If you are like most office workers, you are given some projects that need other people’s help to accomplish. Follow me on t witte r.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 10, 2010

Lotus Notes is the groupware of choice for my employer and GTD is my system of choice for keeping organized (however poorly implemented). Great tips and tricks for productive use of the To Do’s, Calendar, Email, Contacts, and more. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting!

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. S ince it’s a custom for GTD’ers to describe their personal implementation of the system, I feel I’m bound by the same custom and owe it to my blog readers to share with them my simplified implementation of the GTD system. Your email will remain private. 100% No Spam.

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Productivity Bits

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. To put it into perspective, try imagining all of your emails from the last month coming to you on paper – now that’s a scary thought! Organize your folders by project, client, document or by any other means necessary. Your email will remain private. You can unsubscribe anytime.

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Productivity Bits

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Fair distribution of responsibilities must always be observed all throughout the project. Well distributed functions guarantee that project tasks are accomplished on time and within budget. Before the team can even embark upon a new project, it must identify any possible break points.

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Productivity Bits

JULY 23, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. The Function of an organization system is primarily to supply the reminders you need to see when you need to see them. Choosing what system to apply in your environment can either make or unmake your productivity standing. The System Requirements. Visit the original article at [link].

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

» Top 9 Mistaken Organizing Statements There are a number of statements that I have heard people say over the years with regard to their organizing projects.  "   Wanting to do a good job on your projects is admirable.    However, the drive for perfection has ruined the success of many projects. 

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 10, 2009

And it’s sweet because now I get to discuss my ultimate, favorite topic: T, for Time-based, which has a great deal to do with project management. And project management is what I do best. So, let’s start with what a project is. In other words, a project is fully time-based. They aren’t projects.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Part II – Systems. This could be the personal project you’ve been planning for months that couldn’t find itself close to realization or an uncompleted work wanting for some attention. File System. GTD Agenda - This is one of the tools designed with the GTD system in mind.

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Productivity Bits

AUGUST 31, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Although you must also assert some flexibility into the system, this does not mean you have to abandon its constant reinforcement. Any productivity system, no matter how effective it is, needs some pruning. Improve Your System. Visit the original article at [link]. Follow me on t witte r.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

What are the key projects to be completed this year?   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.  "  That means you don't have good systems.

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Productivity Bits

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. If you are familiar with productive systems like GTD, Pomodoro, Zen to Done , and many others, chances are you know that one of the hardest aspects of such systems is how to effectively set priorities so you can maximize your effort and resources. Your email will remain private.

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Productivity Bits

JULY 27, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Our productivity tools should be simple enough that they don’t add up to the system as liability. Remember, one extra level you add to the process complicates the whole system. Just imagine a project that involves 50 or 60 tasks. Your email will remain private. Less is more.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

First of all, there is not a perfect tool or a perfect system. So, this answer is based on my experimentation with the two main tools the question above refers to - a planner and a tickler file system. Anchor your system one place or the other, whichever seems most natural to you. Do what's most natural for you.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Power Periods Make For Great Productivity My favorite is: Power Periods Because: Set aside one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon for un-distracted, uninterrupted time to knock out a big project. Pile Tamer My favorite is: the Pendaflex Pile Smart Project Sorter. Thanks to Ellen Limes of Organized By L 5.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 25, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Productivity and Organization Link Lineup | Main | 6 Tools to Help You Manage Large Projects with Local & Virtual Teams » Listen to Stephanie on Solace Wealth Management on Blog Talk Radio Listen live to Stephanie answer questions about productivity & organization on the Solace Wealth Management show. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Work With Stephanie « You Can Steal Time Back From Email | Main | Increase Your Positive Energy and Productivity by Being Thankful » Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Focus & Attention "I just can't focus Stephanie.    I've tried different systems and they don't work. 

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Office Organization Success

DECEMBER 3, 2008

If you’ve not partnered with a Virtual Assistant yet, these tasks will make an ideal ‘first project’ for you to work together on. Once you have your promotional literature and mailing list organised, then your VA can save you HOURS of time by sending them out on your behalf – via email or post. #4

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The Marq

MAY 6, 2010

TheMarq A Human Perspective on Business and Life IT Infrastructure Management Opening Job Posting I received the email below from one of the recruiters Ive worked with in the past. Provides input and recommendations regarding business continuance issues and improvements to the operations of systems and processes supported. TheMarq.com.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

AppleEve   @ StephCalahan a trusty desk diary and pens (colour coded for different types of appointments) roguereporter   @ StephCalahan Microsoft Project. pamelahazelton    Franklin Covey - been using that system for 10+ years. It's all drag and drop, and I can even drag my to-dos. Works every time.

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Productivity Bits

AUGUST 22, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Two of his current projects include samedaypassports and onlinedating. Please signup to my email list to receive free updates from Productivity Bits. Your email will remain private. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. This guest post is by Mike Sobol. 100% No Spam.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

You should have hands-on experience with web analytics instruments and have imaginative ideas for effective advertising projects, also to develop and manage marketing programs in specific channels. Communicate with legal staff to solve any problems, such as copyright neglect and royalty sharing with outside producers and distributors.

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Productivity Bits

AUGUST 3, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. You might have learned that from the GTD system. The things that haunt us the most are the open loops – our commitments, promises, broken relationships, unfinished projects, childhood dreams, etc. A very practical example of this is how we manage our emails. Follow me on t witte r.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 22, 2010

  We create opinions about our systems and processes and convince ourselves that it is the only way to do something.    Now, only with time passing do we understand how limiting their belief systems were!    Now, only with time passing do we understand how limiting their belief systems were! 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

  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.  I suggest that you start trying this system by using only one color.    ENHANCING THE CARD SYSTEM Use Color.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Make a #project w/ do-able sized parts   AllisonDGraham   @ StephCalahan make a list. PS -- If you've enjoyed this post and want to see more, why not subscribe to our daily emails ( Feedblitz ) or through the RSS Feed ( click here )?  Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? To your success!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

If you aren't particularly tech-savvy, you might feel more comfortable using a paper planner, rather than having to learn the ins and outs of an electronic diary system. Keeps all your appointments, contacts and email in one spot so it's all synched up. What do you need the system to do for you?

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. If you’re planning a renovation you need to be very clear about the look and the style you want to achieve, so that even amidst the sandpaper and paint cans, your project comes out the other end looking just as you hoped it would. Your email will remain private. Guest Post. Be Easily Inspired.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

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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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

One other observation: the better you’re maintaining your system day-to-day, the smaller the impact of unexpected absences. Generally, with a planned absence, I have put systems in place to catch, reroute, defer, etc. It may take time and effort to get things reorganized to move forward, but don’t stop at the end of step four.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Coordinators have many options when it comes to picking a to-do list system. Also consider color-coding the index cards by project. The trick with hand-written lists is to pick one system and stick to it. Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? Subscribe to Residency Program Connection!

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Denise Aday

MARCH 4, 2010

As a GTDer , I follow the “what is it and what does it mean&# method of determining places and next actions for all the “stuff&# that comes in via email, mail, etc. Email it to yourself and keep in that inbox for handy reference when processing emails. project list item, reviewed. committed to. =. Make it up.

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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. Do you have a large list of abandoned projects all sitting at various levels of incompletion? Click to get posts as we publish Prefer less email? To your success!

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 9, 2010

Lynn was tapped to head up the project team for a major company restructuring. Yet, given the importance of this project, his casual approach concerned her. She began her first team meeting by delegating steps and due dates to the various department heads. Lynn knew Bob was a competent guy. But humans have a definite edge on computers.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

  That started a deeper conversation that led to us talking on the phone and deciding to work together on a teleconference project scheduled for January.  If I had not taken the time to complete my profile, we probably would not be doing the project in January.   As the founder and CEO of Calahan Solutions, Inc.,

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