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The 43 Folders Method (Paper System)

Office Dynamics

Keep the daily files in front, beginning with the file for tomorrow’s date. The files that follow all represent the rest of the days of the month in the correct order (12 through 31). Behind the “31” file is the folder for the next month. For example, if the current month is October, the next file is November.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

Onboarding Agenda: A Blueprint for Success Having a well-planned and structured approach to onboarding new team members helps you ensure the important details are being covered, the right people are involved, and the new hire has a more organized and supportive start in their new role. showcasing how each tool facilitates team collaboration.

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Avoid Conference Call Catastrophes

The Office Professionals Place

Always start on time and do your best to end on time by following the agenda and "table" topics that require more discussion. If they are late, it is helpful to let them know what agenda item is being discussed--do not go over what has already been discussed--its a time waster. Distribute the agenda/handouts prior to the meeting.

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Acknowledge the Elephant in the Room

The Office Professionals Place

This weeks agenda has the same items as last weeks and again nothing is resolved. 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! We never sell your personal information to third parties.

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How to exorcise your demons of disorganization

Ian's Messy Desk

Disorganization is so prevalent in the workplace that the Professional Organizers in Canada estimates a typical office worker wastes 150 hours a year – almost one month – searching for misplaced information. Reference Files: store in a convenient location close to your desk. Thanks for visiting!

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Thinking Differently about Difficult People

The Office Professionals Place

Prior to interacting with this person, you should have an agenda or objective and seek to accomplish the goal(s). Posted by Dewoun Hayes at 10:07 PM Labels: Productivity , Workplace Mental Health 3comments: ?????? Log Files As with most other websites, we collect and use the data contained in log files. said. ???????????。

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How to Stop Wasting Time – External Factors

Ian's Messy Desk

Good workplace habits come from working smart and with control. If it takes less than two minutes to answer a message, do it then file or delete the message. File those that are just for information. Work from an agenda. It’s doesn’t take long for incoming data to constantly demand your attention and drain your day.

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