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Podcast 129: Track others’ work

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In the example case, he can ask his assistant to write regular reports on the project. Reports can be daily briefs or more in depth weekly reports, depending on the length and scope of the project. This is a good way for the employer to stay informed so he can supply more information and guidance if necessary.

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Keep Tabs on Your Credit

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It reminded me that it’s time for my yearly request for free credit reports. The Fair Credit Reporting Act says that all three of the major credit reporting agencies offer free credit reports to everyone once a year. You’re also entitled to a free report anytime you are denied credit.

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Podcast 099: The virtual team

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In a typical work setting, he’d be meeting regularly with colleagues and sending reports to his boss. He could use the call to get more information, or he could use it as a deadline to complete a piece of the project and report on it. So for the most part, he’s running the show.

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Help from the Procrastination Research Group

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It’s common to have a romantic hope that the muse of report writing, sales calling, house cleaning, sculpting or tax preparing will descend on you and will cause you to happily devote your energies to the appointed task and emerge with a masterpiece. . What’s the reason to write a report? Because it’s due?

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Podcast 081: Low energy productivity

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Some examples of administrivia are reports you can get away with just skimming to get the content of them, nothing that requires deep reading. Expense reports or any kind of form or report that requires you to gather information you have and compile it, just filling in the little blanks and sending it off.

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Help Your Supervisors Start 2018 Out Right

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Careful recordkeeping throughout the year makes the reporting aspect of the evaluations a breeze. Evaluations are not meant to be a mini-performance review or a one-way street – a report card created without feedback. And regular coaching conversations take the fear and surprise out of the evaluation process.

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How to prioritize

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At the end of the day, you may not be good for anything except some data entry or doing an expense report. If you have the whole morning before a client appointment, it might be a good idea to do a planning session. Energy available means matching tasks to the amount of energy they need.

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