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

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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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

They will be juggling more projects than they ever thought possible. Many new executives who have never had an assistant before have a picture in their mind of someone who answers the phone, types, and files. The days when Administrative and Executive Assistants just handle phones and filing are long gone.

Mentoring 100

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

They will be juggling more projects than they ever thought possible. Many new executives who have never had an assistant before have a picture in their mind of someone who answers the phone, types, and files. The days when Administrative and Executive Assistants just handle phones and filing are long gone.

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Productivity Bits

JUNE 27, 2011

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. 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. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. This guest post is provided by Francisco Sáez of FacileThings. Yeah, my salvation.

Stress 100

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

What are the key projects to be completed this year?   In the picture above you see a standard file cabinet on the left and one that is open and on wheels on the right.    Both are containers for holding files, but one would work better for an "innie" and the other would work better for an "outtie."

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Productivity Bits

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Some other methods we’ve seen used in productivity systems are sorting the tasks by alphabet , random selection (which is not really a prioritizing method) , setting priorities per the value of the project or client , and many other ineffective methods. Visit the original article at [link].

Management 100

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Productivity Bits

AUGUST 11, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Do It – According to the GTD’s 2-minute rule , if the task requires 2 minutes or less, then do it and dispose of your document (trash or keep it away in your reference file). Delegate – If you are like most office workers, you are given some projects that need other people’s help to accomplish.

2011 100

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. 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. File System. The collaboration functionalities make this tool a great tool to have for team-based projects.

Agenda 100

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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. 

Management 100

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Administrative Arts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

What I did find was a report from 2007 compiled by the Collaborative Electronic Records Project at the Rockefeller Archive Center on record retention for non-profits. Setting Up a Filing System Part 2: Active vs. Historical Files. Copyright: Administrative Arts Ask the Admin: Meeting Minutes Retention.

Meeting Minutes 40

Meeting Minutes Filing 2007 Policies 40

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

  I'm calling regarding the X Project.    The project is on hold until I get your input on these items.  " Note that in the second message Sam has much more incentive to call if he wants X Project to continue.  Sally .  Please give me a call."

Phones 100

Phones Networking Fax 2010 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Use your 5-10 minute file Do you keep a 5-10 minute file ?    This is a file that you have that contains activities that would only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.    You also release serotonin/happiness/excitement as you finish a project. 

Medical 100

Medical Phones Filing 2007 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

I turned off my email notification a long time ago (about 15 years) because I did not want to be taken out of the important state of concentration when working on projects.  Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Also consider color-coding the index cards by project. Review past files, e-mails, and calendars to fill in specific dates for tasks and appointments. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   There are many. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Make a #project w/ do-able sized parts   AllisonDGraham   @ StephCalahan make a list. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

Stress 100

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

You should have hands-on experience with web analytics instruments and have imaginative ideas for effective advertising projects, also to develop and manage marketing programs in specific channels. Communicate with legal staff to solve any problems, such as copyright neglect and royalty sharing with outside producers and distributors.

Social Media 52

Social Media Skills Salary International 52

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. « Small Business world News Round-up – 2009/10/27 Economics – Small Business Quote of the Week » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 8:00 am and is filed under SME News Round-up.

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Administrative Arts

AUGUST 16, 2010

This includes setting up and managing electronic and physical files. Project Management. Administrative Assistants are often called upon to handle big projects such as setting up special events, creating a procedures book, or handling office moves. Copyright: Administrative Arts Administrative Assistant Job Descriptions.

Fax 40

Fax PowerPoint Filing Meeting Minutes 40

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists. In fact, a couple of projects in the Toastmasters leadership track manual can be used for that purpose.

Training 100

Training 2007 2008 2009 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

  That started a deeper conversation that led to us talking on the phone and deciding to work together on a teleconference project scheduled for January.  If I had not taken the time to complete my profile, we probably would not be doing the project in January.

Business Cards 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

  Get rid of the activities and projects (and sometimes even people) that don't fit.    Do you let other people encroach on your time when you had planned to work on an important project?    Review where you are spending your time and focus.    Add in those things that do fit.

Health 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

Do you have a large list of abandoned projects all sitting at various levels of incompletion? Do you have a list of projects that do not reflect your best work? Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

Management 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 22, 2010

  Do you find yourself jumping from one project to another?    One day it is one project and then the next day a different “ bright shiny object ” comes into view and we switch off to that.    We are so busy jumping from project to project that we never really complete any of them. . 

Learning 100

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 15, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. « Top 5 Tips for Running a Successful Business Website A Personal Invitation to the Launch of The Business Incubation Centre, Luton » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under Outsourcing.

2007 100

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? When the results were in, I met with the person who administered it and one of the things it showed, other than the fact that I ranked very high in administration, was that I work best on short-term projects where I can see the end in sight. How true that is!

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Interviewing Holidays 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

AppleEve   @ StephCalahan a trusty desk diary and pens (colour coded for different types of appointments) roguereporter   @ StephCalahan Microsoft Project. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?

Calendars 100

Calendars Twitter Phones Google 100

The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. This allows you to “tag&# expenses to products, departments, services or projects – giving you the opportunity to analyze the true cost of a department or any project. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Making your small business carbon neutral.

2007 100

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under How to. You quickly find these attributes make the difference between a successful project and just pissing your money and credibility away.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Ideas – Small Business Quote of the Week » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 8:00 am and is filed under SME News Round-up. Starting a Small Business? External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

2009 100

2009 UPS 2007 2008 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. I use hanging file folders labelled from January through to December. Lets enjoy our day together.©

Time Zones 100

Time Zones 2008 IAAP Calendars 100

The Small Business Blog

MARCH 30, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. « Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget Top 5 Tips for Small Businesses at Easter » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 6:30 am and is filed under SME-Blog. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

Management 100

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

Work With Stephanie « 6 Tools to Help You Manage Large Projects with Local & Virtual Teams | Main | Monday Motivation - Michael Jordan on Failure » My first Twitterview with @marciahoeck - Decisive Productive Action Taken A little while back, I wrote to you about my theme for this year: decisive productive action. 

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 at 2:32 pm and is filed under Marketing/PR , grow your business , market and sell. Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 19, 2008

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 at 8:46 pm and is filed under Business Checklists , Start-Up. Effective Small Business Planning Strategy Planning your small business is the best way to avoid costly mistakes.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 27, 2010

The most successful websites, particularly those that generate their traffic through multiple methods, are built with research and planning behind them. From keyword research to competition analysis, any successful commercial web property needs a degree of strategy and long-term guidance behind it.

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