Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 30, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 2 Measures of effective productivity systems… Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 30, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. I learned from my mother. I few years ago, when asked for my best productivity tip, I posted, use the system that works for you.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

They consider the spatial layout, lighting, acoustics, and ergonomic aspects to create effective and inspiring workspaces. Workplace Culture and the Broader Socio-Cultural and Economic Context Anthropologists are also particularly expert in understanding workplace culture defined as a system of beliefs, values, rituals, and symbols.

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MAY 27, 2022

Physical pain due to lack of ergonomic furniture . Many flexible office spaces come completely equipped with these types of tools, allowing workers to have access to the resources needed for a seamless workday, without sacrificing the newfound freedom and flexibility they have learned to appreciate in recent years.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Did your boss just decide to install it on his/her system and yours then told you, "Read the manual, were going to be using this from now on"? Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. Just click on any of the links below to take a look at the particular task you would like to learn about. Whats next?

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 20, 2010

Become a hero to staff members who know only the basic functions of your voice-mail system and other devices, by learning the shortcuts and most useful and underused features; then teaching them. That’s less disruptive than rushing from the office and back several times.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 28, 2010

Just over the course of a single academic term, procrastinating college students had such evidence of compromised immune systems as more colds and flu, more gastrointestinal problems. Use the buddy system – Having someone who will remind me –and my wife has licence to be that someone– motivates me to meet my commitments. Health is one.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 21, 2010

The intellectual – learning and knowledge growth and management. It is important to integrate your whole life into your time management system. We have to learn how to treat every moment we have on this Earth as a precious commodity. Time management is about getting results, not about being busy. Be it to people or tools.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2010

There are 5 key advantages to maintaining a to-do list: 1) A to-do list doesn’t forget Your brain is not the most efficient memory tool and will only trust systems that it knows works. Comments You need to read Mark Forster’s Do It Tomorrow to learn why some of these “advantages&# are the opposite.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 25, 2008

What do they learn the hard way? What do people struggle with, or what have they had to learn the hard way? My biggest was learning a new language again, since Ive lived in Switzerland as well. What trips people up? What puzzles people? Are these social things, business things, language things. What are they puzzling over?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2007

People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time. Then there are times when I am bored out of my mind and start either asking others for work or updating the company database. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

Once you’ve thrown away as much as possible, file everything else into an effective retrieval system or a hard-paper filing system.Sort your files into the following groups according to how often you need them: Action Files: store in a desk drawer, desk-top file box or anywhere else that’s easy to reach.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2008

You have access to more resources, such as better technology and online learning (which is usually provided by the company). You can voice your opinion more so, since there are few executive personnel. Large Firms: Your job is more stable, since there are more funds reserved, due to larger profits.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Ive been in these types of situations quite often, but have learned over time that many photocopiers these days have functions so advanced that it can clean your floors, do your dishes and tuck your kids in at night. She also mentions that she needs it completed urgently, since she had to schedule a meeting with some clients right away.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 16, 2008

We have made impressive strides in that direction however with the use of e-mail, word processing, document management systems and the ability to scan documents. There is software already available to save e-mails directly into our document management systems and to put them in the correct file.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2007

Check them out and see what else you can learn! If you ever feel discouraged, just remember that there have been and are people out there just like you right now. You have to make yourself shine through the crowd. Here are some more articles on job seeking tips. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Learn from them and build on your weaknesses to make them into strengths. If someone is being negative with you, ask them why they are raising their voice or why they are being pessimistic. At times, the person that conveys this tone doesn’t realize they are coming across in a harmful manner. Try to forget about work outside of work.

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MARCH 10, 2008

Our lives are increasingly hectic and we are bombarded by so much stuff on a daily basis that learning to be productive, so as to handle the stresses of modern life, is a wise move. There is an entire industry dedicated to the issue; a sub-niche of personal development, capable of surviving and even thriving on its own.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The following is an excerpt from the book The Milkshake Moment: Overcoming Stupid Systems, Pointless Policies and Muddled Management to Realize Real Growth by Steven S. Little What I’ve come to learn is that growth leaders are distinctive not only in their actions, but also in their attributes.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Take encouragement or learn a lesson from your past experience and use it to move on to new challenges and opportunities. Once you’ve spent some time with this system, you can refine the way it works. However, you will not effectively move forward if you are constantly looking backwards.

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DECEMBER 11, 2007

Try to throw in your own spin on information that you learn and post about. Dont be afraid to spice it up a little. This will enable your readers to comment on your posts and start a discussion. Be creative on your posts. Keep posts short. Try to keep your posts between 250 - 500 words.

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MARCH 28, 2008

After speaking with you and the group, I believe that I would be a perfect candidate for this position, offering the quick learning and adaptability that is needed for a diversified position. I appreciate your time and consideration in interviewing me for this position. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 23, 2010

If it is not, learn to accept it rather than experience the frustration comes from trying to change it. Get Support – One of the best ways to combat stress is to develop and rely on a support system. Many can learn to cope with stress more effectively, and support one another.

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What you’ll learn Identify how remote working is reshaping cities and its effect on your everyday life. And I think that that’s probably an important lesson you maybe learned consciously or unconsciously. And I think that’s something we’ve all learned from this experience and that we’ll carry forward.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Here are 5 ways to score brownie points with your boss and get that promotion or raise (or both) a little faster: The one thing that I’ve learned over the course of my career is to try getting to know your boss. Are you a seasoned veteran like myself (well, this is what people tell me)?

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

Ive been working as an assistant for quite a number of years, but theres always something new to learn. I always viewed it as a chance to learn first hand from experienced professionals in the business world. Take care, Patricia Posted on 13 September, 2007 8:01 PM Richard Rinyai Hi Patricia, I agree!

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Add dated or calendar items to a tickler file system or a diary as soon as they arrive. The trick for any of them is to learn to use MULTIPLE TAGS so that you can find them, otherwise – for example, your searches will pull up a thousand documents with the word ‘HTML’ in them. Just a suggestion. I like that idea.

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JULY 22, 2008

Share what you have learned with your boss. A simple system is best as they are normally on the move and cannot take the time to figure out elaborate filing systems. Putting the asterisk makes sure it is first on my list. It will be worth the effort. If you have access to their Inbox you can set them up.

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In this article I will introduce a fourth overarching principle of bioteams: “Organisation: bioteams are sustainable self-organising systems” and the triad of three action rules which enable this self-organisation: Rule 10 – Autopoiesis. The Nervous System. Rule 9 – Genetic Algorithms. Rule 12 – Emerge!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

  Consider proper storage needs as well as ergonomic needs.  Delegate Bookmarking to an Automated System Are You Financially Responsible With Your Business? Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Create a Finely Tuned To-Do List Define 3 or 4 tasks that you must accomplish each day. 

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 10, 2010

Better for you ergonomically as well. I must admit that it helps that I learnt to use a computer on the old DOS system and shortcut keys were the only option, but even those who normally use a mouse can transition over quite easily. Once you see the benefits and get into the habit, I am sure you will not look back.

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