Ian's Messy Desk

MARCH 29, 2011

Before starting this year’s spring cleaning, it is important to consider the following tips: Keep, file, shred: Start by sorting through your papers and making three distinct piles: what you keep, what you file (and keep organized for later use) and what you shred.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 18, 2008

I work in a back office environment, where 99% of our client interaction is via the phone, e-mail or outside of the office, so I can wear jeans and a t-shirt. However, for business casual and business dress environments, Im still a purist. Subscribe to The Professional Assistant feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you today.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 29, 2010

Motivation: Create a Work Environment that Enhances Your Goals (@GinaParris Video) » Sometimes we just have to laugh @ our procrastination (video from @AgentXPQ) Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself to really have an "a-ha" moment.  Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Part of the Calahan Solutions, Inc.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Fax Blasts I remember someone from my IAAP Chapter asked me to fax the notice of our Chapter dinner to a list of about 60 companies to promote it. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2007

I also work in an environment where it gets a little too loud at times. Here are some tips on getting your team members to lower their voices: Ask the group of people to quiet down, move their conversation to a meeting room or even take the conversation outside.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Productivity Tools 75 really useful iPad tips and tricks - Updated: Save time using your new iPad with these handy tips : [link] (post) -- Graham Barlow and John Brandon pulled this article together.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 hours a week = 182.5

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

The default colours would be: Tentative: Blue with white diagonal stripes through it Busy: Blue Out of Office: Purple Keeping these tips in mind will create a more productive environment for you and your staff members. If you like this post, please subscribe to my feeds or get posts e-mailed directly to you.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

You can find more filing tips by reading my article entitled " 7 Steps to Improve Your Filing System ". Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips My answer to this is: 1 comments for this post American Folder Company Great Article--As we at American Folder Company understand the challenges that many office environments face each day.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 11, 2010

Here are five easy tips to get you started and to keep your car organized when traveling: 1. The mission of Hemphill Productivity Institute is to help individuals and organizations create and sustain a productive environment so they can accomplish their work and enjoy their lives. Stock the glove box and side pockets with necessities.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 12, 2010

Get Your Special Report: Priority Setting - Working on the Right Things Major Meltdown in Time Management - Tips to Avoid it Happening To You   5.    Have an Environment that is Focused on Work It may seem obvious, but your environment is important.    Eliminate as many distractions as possible. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Work With Stephanie « Mon.   I don't care about virtual pillow fights or mafia wars or what color underwear you are wearing!

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 30, 2009

It gives the environment negative ions that kill bacteria and it protects your eyes. Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1. For now, it only comes in pink.

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The Office Professionals Place

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Depending on what your office environment is like, listen to your favorite singer or band. Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1. Listen to upbeat music.

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 27, 2010

When you change your attitude, you are able to focus on the issue and get the job done in a stress free environment. Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1. Get on the A list.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

  When I used to work in a corporate environment, I almost always ate at my desk.    When I used to work in a corporate environment, I almost always ate at my desk.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665   You won't read that here. 

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

’ Here are some tips on how to get yourself and others motivated: Rewards (the ‘pat on the back’) Realize that for each task or project you complete you are entitled to a personal reward. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Simply put ‘they get things done.’

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 10, 2009

Here are five ways to create a positive working environment for the new manager. Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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The Office Professionals Place

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Here is a list of tips you can follow to avoid being a victim of Pandora’s Office… 1. Eliminating the many pictures, mementos, and knick knacks will keep a professional look, but also maintain a pleasant environment. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 3, 2010

The Most Productive Lunch - Weigh in Your Thoughts | Main | Major Meltdown in Time Management - Tips to Avoid it Happening To You » It Everywhere! are important tools in today's business environment.  family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665

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The Office Professionals Place

JULY 16, 2010

Remain calm, if you need to remove yourself temporarily from the environment, leave the area for a few minutes, go for a walk to clear your head and focus on a solution. The workplace can become a stressful environment if you do not have positive relationships with the people who you spend a lot of time with – co-workers.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

  Change your environment If you find that you are consistently getting sleepy at 1pm in your office, consider going to a different location in the building or a different building all together.   If so, what tips do you have to share?    Do you have a tip or trick that works well for you? 

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The Office Professionals Place

JUNE 8, 2010

As office professionals, we can observe his coaching tactics and style and apply them to the workplace environment. Desk Demon OfficeArrow Office Dynamics The Professional Assistant Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant Green Office Tips of the Week Save Energy 1. Always Remain Calm.

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Professional Assistant Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

If you would like more tips such as these, please read my articles on gossiping in the workplace. Ive been in offices where loud music is acceptable with people shouting over cubicles at each other, which was perfectly acceptable - it made the environment vibrant and fosters team unity. Overhearing phone conversations is a no-no.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets please continue to give us such great tips, i am allays very happy to read them and they help me a lot in my job! Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins. very informative entry!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Your co-workers are probably all new to you, you dont know how to use the photocopier or fax machine and more importantly "where is the bathroom?" Meetings Plus: Taking them offline On the job tips for new Admins.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2008

Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? Five More Small Biz Sales Tips Recent Comments Marusya I too agree that a strong team is really vital for any task. Also success stories. marusya-serial.ru

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Understand the chain of command Whether you work in a very corporate environment or not, there is a succession of power and authority. For example, if your boss is on a business trip for 2 weeks, how will signature approvals be taken care of - fax, a signature stamp, by the 2nd in command, or will things have to wait?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

"   They provide tips to help you decide as well as some recommended tools. Here are some top tips to help you decide: 1. I relied on the Franklin Covey Planner for YEARS in the corporate environment long before Web 2.0; "   They provide tips to help you decide as well as some recommended tools.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Paul enjoys a national reputation as an expert in solving the productivity challenges faced by people working in today's frenetic environment. family of sites · 8 Shoreline, Suite 100, Bloomington IL 61704 TEL 309.663.1360 · FAX 309.422.7665 Feel free, but please give me proper credit and let me know so that I can thank you!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Communication Productivity Tip: Dont Make People Search for You.   So, I asked my colleagues if they would share their favorite tips for overcoming overwhelm.    I do not suggest that you adopt all the tips below. .    I do not suggest that you adopt all the tips below.

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