Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 10 Tips for Taking Effective Phone Messages Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 14, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Write it down on a piece of paper, preferably a phone-message pad. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Note: Don’t read anything on a tablet or phone or computer. Ryan Holiday wrote about the Seneca’s “Evening Examination” and I do a variation of that every night myself. Review your goals: Look over your long-term goals and remind yourself of what you’re working towards.

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 15, 2019

Meetings – In Person Meetings – Virtual (phone/video) Conferences/Expos/Company-Wide Meetings Travel Urgent/Reminders Holidays/Special Events Personal Financial To-Dos (remember to schedule your to-dos !) Remember the goal is to stay organized – not make your calendar look like a unicorn threw up all over it.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

On Monday, Consumer Reports published its first Naughty and Nice Holiday List. “Our goal isn’t to laud one company or put down another, but to call out specific policies that we think put consumers first or put them behind the eight ball,&# stated Tod Marks, senior editor and resident shopping expert at Consumer Reports. .

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Office Organization Success

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could have a flexible schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. You will get there much faster.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 25, 2019

Establish Clear Goals and Success Metrics: While this is necessary to manage all teams, clear goals and metrics are essential for remote teams. They are all working toward the same goal. Most importantly, work with your team to establish your goals and metrics to get further commitment and buy-in. Their work matters.

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 15, 2019

Meetings – In Person Meetings – Virtual (phone/video) Conferences/Expos/Company-Wide Meetings Travel Urgent/Reminders Holidays/Special Events Personal Financial To-Dos (remember to schedule your to-dos !) Remember the goal is to stay organized – not make your calendar look like a unicorn threw up all over it.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 25, 2019

Establish Clear Goals and Success Metrics: While this is necessary to manage all teams, clear goals and metrics are essential for remote teams. They are all working toward the same goal. Most importantly, work with your team to establish your goals and metrics to get further commitment and buy-in. Their work matters.

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

With increased commercial activity during the holiday season of the year, it is a good idea to be extra careful to guard againstidentity theft. name, address, phone number) will be used. Six of the tips are for consumers and the other six for merchants. Six points for consumers : Ask how personal information (eg.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Test you telephone skills with this simple quiz: How quickly should you pick up a ringing phone? Answers Answer a ringing phone by the third ring. If your phone system shows internal vs. external calls, alter your greeting appropriately. What should you say when answering? When is the best time to call someone? and 9:00 p.m.

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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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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 6, 2010

Phone ringing? When I’m doing important work, I also switch off my phone. Or defer it to a later period. 12 – Block out distractions. What’s distracting you in your work? Instant messages? Text messages popping in? I hardly ever use chat nowadays. The only times when I log on is when I’m not intending to do any work.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

» Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps February is Time Management Month, so today I'll share some great articles to help you make the most of the time you have.    This is a quick scan article that highlights a short list of highly productive smart phone tools. 

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 7, 2012

Try to set up the communication of the office so your boss checks their own emails and responds, but you are in charge of all the mtg coordination, phones, and anything that happens in the office. You answer the phone, book travel, offer beverages to guests, book meetings, prepare the conference room, order food, etc.

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Office Organization Success

AUGUST 6, 2010

The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could choose my own schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. Challenge/Mistake #2 – Taking on the WRONG Clients.

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Success

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Often, the holidays serendipitously morph into a time we reflect on the past year, to take stock of what and who we’re proud of and give thanks for how far we’ve come. Talisman jewelry and accessories Sometimes it’s helpful to have a physical reminder of goals nearby so we don’t stray too far from the path.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

Remove everything else - pens, stapler, toys, gadgets, phone, monitor, etc. Sort – everything into boxes/containers according to what needs to be done: file , shred, recycle , refer, toss, etc. Dust and polish - give your desktop a cleaning. This will also reinforce the idea of a “fresh start&# for your desktop.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 18, 2010

Make phone calls, have meetings and other social tasks. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software one share of stock - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc furniture shipping Atlanta Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 15, 2009

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 Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. Apparently not, when its by phone. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Allwork

JUNE 5, 2023

What we know is that there are certain things, and this is why our methodology really focuses on sociology, psychology, and anthropology, because work itself typically requires some kind of collective goal to be achieved together. And we know that there’s long sabbaticals and holidays in some countries, especially European countries.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

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 Manage: Once tasks are prioritized, it helps to pencil in a date and time goal. Check: Are phone calls planned? I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

How do you organize your progress so that your life goals are realized? You may have 10 minutes free in between meetings at office - you may want to finish with an important phone call. At home, see if you can set aside a weekend for paying bills and organizing your savings and even planning your breaks and holidays. 'Organize'

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

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 If the meeting is internal, I send a meeting request, but for external meetings I tend to just confirm with them the meeting details by phone or e-mail. Lets enjoy our day together.© Excellent material!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 9, 2010

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 Now I am on holidays and preparing for a big move to a new home. Did I phone to get my electricity turned on? Have a great summer everyone and enjoy your holidays when they come. Excellent material!

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Recruit CRM

OCTOBER 11, 2021

If you're sending out emails to candidates, find out their past work experiences, skills, career goals, education details, achievements and more. Keep In Mind What Your Ultimate Goal Is Your primary goal as a recruiter would be to schedule a call or a meeting with your candidates or clients. Let's be honest. So how about it?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 13, 2009

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 One of the hardest questions for me on my performance appraisal is the one about my goals. Think about what your boss needs to get done and how you can help him or her accomplish that and work that into your goals.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

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 Are you doing your part and contributing to the goals of the team or are you getting bogged down with situations? I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Think you can successfully study the details of a report while talking on the phone and reading your horoscope? So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Boost your brain power with these tried and true tactics: Ditch your multi-tasking ways. Stay organized.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

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 I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

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 Of course before I recommend anything I try it out so I picked up the phone and it asked me what I was looking for and what city and province. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

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 I’m a visual person so it really helps me to plan my way to my goal. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

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 CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

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 They said it works with most phone services. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software unique christmas gift ideas - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc shipping furniture Miami Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The goal is to solicit enough information so your boss or CEO either contributes the same amount as everyone on his level or slightly more, whatever is appropriate. The goal is to make sure he doesn’t contribute less than everyone else. Answer the phone so the caller only needs to say yes or no. Let me see if I can find __.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

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 I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

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 I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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