Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It pains me to announce that my grand experiment with using electronic time management systems has officially come to an end (sort of). You see, for the past several years, I’ve been using a variety of tech tools to help organize my life and work—appointments, tasks, projects and more. To access online systems, you have to (duh!)

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Success

JANUARY 8, 2024

Setting goals and tracking your progress is essential for personal development. But sometimes, keeping track of your progress can seem to take longer than achieving the goal itself. Using a goal setting app can help keep the tracking process manageable. How much does the app cost? Are there subscription fees?

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 8, 2010

Poor Management System Do you feel as though your company does not value you as an employee? or a Poor Management System is condition that embodies many companies due to economic times, change in company practices, and company personnel. Ask to work on a new project or volunteer to assist a colleague. Lets grow together!

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Another perk is that a digital portfolio can include links, downloadable files, and audio and video components that are difficult or impossible to incorporate into a print version. Project Management. You can also add links to projects or websites you’ve worked on if they’re appropriate to share. Presentation Development.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

From secretly checking social media to focusing on less critical work tasks to avoid starting a crucial project – there are many different types of procrastination. It’s where an employee puts off an urgent project or task by focusing on other tasks that are simpler or less pressing. Online Procrastination.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Are you still on track for your long-term goals? Look at your marketing strategy, your financial projections, and your service offerings. Next, look at the goals you had established for this year. Finally, review your office systems and processes. Take some time to review your business plan. Which ones did you meet?

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Success

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

And we got to see each other pursue a passion to reform part of the state’s foster-care system through the community service project our team spearheaded. Despite a record uptick in new business filings during the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, entrepreneurship has been on a troubling downward slide for years.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Are you still on track for your long-term goals? Look at your marketing strategy, your financial projections, and your service offerings. Next, look at the goals you had established for this year. Finally, review your office systems and processes. Take some time to review your business plan. Which ones did you meet?

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 10, 2012

A few years ago I worked in a department with a dozen or so Project Managers who were all highly qualified Six Sigma professionals. They were a great bunch to be a round and during my time there I did learn a lot about the dark art of project management! All of your files and papers etc. So to start, what exactly is 5s?

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Clutter Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Back in podcast 17 I talked about how you can make your office less boring and conventional by outfitting it with patterned file folders and a tape dispenser shaped like an animal. Today I’ll talk about making your processes and systems less boring. I don’t have a proprietary system or a template that I use.

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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. It houses so much more than a file index. Pile Tamer My favorite is: the Pendaflex Pile Smart Project Sorter.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

To avoid CRM failures why not take a look at this CRM ‘Project Pitfalls’ advice which can be applied to firms of all sizes. With so many companies out there promising bigger and better things at more competitive prices, with better support and easier to integrate systems, it’s tough to just pick one.

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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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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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Productivity Bits

JUNE 27, 2011

A couple of years ago I was immersed in a very busy and unpleasant lifestyle, working too hard as a Project Director for a Spanish software development company. I started to implement the approach explained in the book, using notebooks, excel files and the like, and my life got better until a certain point. Guest Post.

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Productivity Bits

OCTOBER 4, 2010

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. Follow me on t witte r. But how do you really prioritize?

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

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. They can also bring chaos to your productivity system if you don’t address them when they need to be addressed.

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The Office Professionals Place

MAY 31, 2010

Office professionals are approached with various tasks, deadlines, and projects each day. The ability to work by the Pareto Principle will allow you to effectively focus on projects and prioritize your day. Many times there are smaller tasks that need to be completed in order to achieve the main objective or goal. Prioritize.

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Page Personnel

JULY 20, 2022

An HR assistant must be well organised and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and projects at the same time. Human resources staff need to coordinate with other departments to meet the overall goals of the company. A great HR assistant needs excellent people and communication skills. What does an HR Assistant do?

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

’ Here are some tips on how to get yourself and others motivated: Rewards (the ‘pat on the back’) Realize that for each task or project you complete you are entitled to a personal reward. Suggest ideas on how to acquire the same results or goal but from a different prospective. Simply put ‘they get things done.’

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The Office Professionals Place

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. If you’re like me, once you reach a goal there is a sense of fulfillment and completion (or at least until the next goal is reached).

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Nicki has also provided support to several other key executives and managed various teams within BCG’s South System, including the Visual Services team and the Houston EA/AA team. What do we need to do to actually achieve this goal. And so like, we have a lot of case teams with different projects that we have.

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The Office Professionals Place

APRIL 19, 2010

Upcoming topic: Dealing with Workplace PMS - Poor Management System - September 6, 2010 Dial-in#: 1-712-432-3030 Passcode: 346621 Become a member of the Elite - Subscribe today! Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. Worklife Line Chat Every Monday at 7 p.m

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Are you tired of trying to keep track of projects via Excel spreadsheets and Gmail? If so, it’s time to introduce yourself to the ever-growing world of cloud-based project management software. With the right app, you can keep track of everything related to your project in one convenient location. Project creation.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 29, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Friday, August 29, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you have a to-do list, either on a piece of paper, on Microsoft Outlook or in a planner? Having a to-do list can be very helpful in accomplishing your tasks, but also setting goals.

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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. Delete unnecessary files: With a computer, you can free up space by sending unnecessary files to the trash. Lynn knew Bob was a competent guy.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

  I've tried different systems and they don't work.    Sometimes your focus and attention challenges can be directly related to the systems you have (or don't have) in your life.  Use your 5-10 minute file Do you keep a 5-10 minute file ? 

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

One of the challenges of creating administrative procedures is that many people feel overwhelmed by the project. However, thinking of procedures as one big project isn’t the right approach. If you want to make consistent progress on procedures documentation, you need to make it a habit, not a project. Try some of them!

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

That’s why cloud-based project management software programs have become so widespread over the past few years. Out of all the project management tools on the market today, Asana and ClickUp are the two currently leading the fray. You see, ClickUp doesn’t view itself as yet another project management tool like Asana or Trello.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Here are three core pointers of a good job description: Explains the reality of the role Showcases the organisation's culture, and A bit of marketing for the company In short, a job description is used for a variety of reasons— starting from the most obvious, which is recruiting, determining salary ranges, creating job goals, job titles and more.

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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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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 2010

In the workplace, we must concentrate on tasks and projects for accuracy and completion. Just like a basketball team, workplace teams need to communicate with each other so that each member knows what the strategy will be to complete the task or project. Don’t let challenges deter you from your goal. Concentrate.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

It is important to accept feedback and reiterate the team’s mission and goals. Develop a plan and set goals. Setting attainable goals for the team lets each member know the objectives and what is to be expected. Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

We’re just not sure where to put our priorities , so we bounce from guru to guru partially implementing the latest fad project or bright shiny object. The trick is to make sure that the time you spend is actually focused on a goal for your business. She understands that every person is different and requires systems that work for them.

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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.   Fabulous Follow-up Prompter A few questions to ask yourself: --Do you want a paper or electronic system? --If What do you need the system to do for you?

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Productivityist

MARCH 10, 2016

Stolen or lost data can set a project back months or even destroy your reputation. Even on a personal level, a cyber attack can be devastating to your goals and productivity plans, so don’t let it happen to you. It may take a little time to set up, but an automated system will save you time and mental energy in the long run.

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Productivityist

MARCH 10, 2016

Stolen or lost data can set a project back months or even destroy your reputation. Even on a personal level, a cyber attack can be devastating to your goals and productivity plans, so don’t let it happen to you. It may take a little time to set up, but an automated system will save you time and mental energy in the long run.

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