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20 Tips for Better Time Management

Ian's Messy Desk

Three of my favourites: 6 – Learn to say “No”. Phone ringing? When I’m doing important work, I also switch off my phone. I think that (1) make a daily plan and (6) learn to say “No&# are two that stand out. There is nothing particularly new in the list, but it does a good job of covering the fundamentals.

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How to Say 'No' at Work

Ian's Messy Desk

It’s important to learn how and when to say no. Heather, came close to burnout, working long hours and weekends, until she learned how to make a priority of what she had to, should and even wanted to do. Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. I’m not saying that you should be selfish and never help anybody out.

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Memory Makeover: Tips to Spruce Up an Absent Mind

Ian's Messy Desk

Understanding Memory Before learning any memory improvement technique, it’s useful to first understand the three stages of memory: encoding, storage and retrieval. 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.

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How to exorcise your demons of disorganization

Ian's Messy Desk

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. If you’re on the receiving end of delegation, learn to say no if your schedule is full, or find out what isn’t urgent and leave it for another day.

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Does Your CRM System Help Your Business Grow? Interview: @batchblue

Stephanie LH Calahan

  Keep reading to learn more about what makes this tool unique and maybe you will decide that it could be one of your Productivity Powerhouse Tools too! We also offer users regular webinar training sessions with live product demos.   Do you have plans to support any other smart phones

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The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  Some say the traditional paper planner is the best, while others swear by their smart-phone or on line tool.    Keep reading to learn what my colleagues and friends had to say about the "Great Calendar Debate."     Cons of Planning Tool: There is a learning curve.

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Assess – Decide – Do In Under 2 Minutes

Brilliantly Better

Until then, remember that iAdd is still in its very first stage, in what I call MPD, or Minimum Product Demo. Learn how to assess imbalances, how to get rid of the deadlines (replacing them with livelines, that is) and how to create the life you want. Any thoughts of porting this application for java so regular phones can have it too?

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