Productivity Bits

JULY 18, 2011

We have a lot on our agenda, and we carry an oversized to do list that limits our ability to use strategy and plan our day to achieve our goals. Instead, prioritize tasks that you need to clear from your agenda because they are more pressing. Our reality is that most of us are really busy people. Work in patterns.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 18, 2016

Today, there are constant beeps, alerts, and dings from your phone and computer. She also has agendas where, if you want to, you can print and build your own papers.) Remember, paper planners are there to make your life easier, not more stressful. They give you the ability to work your brain in a different way. – T.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 1, 2015

I provide extensive diary management including global travel arrangements, compile reports, agendas and for Committee and Board meetings. I also get a lot of phone calls from an array of people about all sorts of things. I support both the Artistic Director and Director of Marketing, Communications and Membership.

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

But how to get the attention of managers who may have the attention span of a 5-year-old as they race off to another meeting or seem like a phone is permanently attached to their ear? So, how to make sure you get face time with a busy and stressed boss? There are some key things to consider: 1. Busiest times.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

List Tasks (example) a- Plan Agenda b- Billy Bob’s Review c- Draft budget report d- Clean out my inbox 2. Compare tasks and put a check mark next to the higher Priority task: a to b then, a to c and then, a to d b to c then, b to d c to d Using the example above: Which is more important: “a-Plan Agenda” or “b-Billy Bob’s Review”?   

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 9, 2010

If you’re holding a meeting, draw up an agenda and circulate it to the staff attending beforehand. When placing calls, respect the time of other employees by immediately asking if you have phoned at a convenient time or should call back later. invite as few people as possible to limit discussion.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Minute taking definitely isnt easy, but it doesnt have to be stressful. Below are a few tips so the task is not as daunting: Filling in the blanks I take minutes on a laptop so it is easy to make a template ahead of time which is based on the agenda. I use four columns with the headings: Item#, Discussion, Decision/Action, By when.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 14, 2009

This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. To prepare a minute template simply use your agenda and put it in minute format. Under each agenda heading you can then record the appropriate information when you are in the meeting. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Course Agenda. Cut the length of phone calls by 40%. Participants will learn to: Identify and evaluate elements that may be creating stress at work. Apply self-management techniques vs. stress-management tips. Hear What Clients Say & Read More Benefits. For More Information & Course Enrollment.

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Success

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

There’s a reason why people who are the calmest and least stressed are more productive. Don’t save an email or a phone call to deal with later. Those who have trouble keeping meetings productive make an agenda. They understand the importance of organization, and they’ve adapted their habits accordingly. The details don’t matter.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Much easier than searching in Outlook and less stressful.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Use the notebook for everything you want to keep track of: to do lists, grocery lists, client meetings, phone calls, dreams and goals. " The playing field of the world is leveling off which means that the competition, pace and stress levels are at maximum. " In some cases, it's 'Get the phone number."

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

As an aside, pen and paper will suffice if I have to, but you can see that the checklist can help avoid any unnecessary stresses from happening. Another thing to put on your checklist if you are using a laptop is a memory stick. A memory stick is my back up if my laptop and I part ways. I think I feel another checklist coming on, gotta go.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk To many work is the central activity in their lives and the stresses and pressures of todays workplace are enormous, overtime, project pressure, sales targets, travel to and from the place of work, to name but a few.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Dino Said on December 22nd, 2008 at 3:42 am I agree , I too work at home and I love it , no rigid dress code , no claustrophobic cubicle and no stress generating travel from home to work office. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Consistently showing up at work resentful, angry, or stressed serves absolutely no one. Turn off work and other unnecessary notifications on your phone and computer. Nothing on the agenda for the day? Make home a place where you suddenly wonder where your phone is because you haven’t seen it in a few hours.

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Productivityist

MARCH 29, 2016

Set an audible reminder on your mobile phone that you set to three different times in the day. If you’re looking for times to choose, I’ll give you some to consider: 10:00 AM: This keeps you from checking it first thing in the morning and allows you to stick to your agenda to start the day rather than get derailed by the agendas of others.

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