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Productivityist
DECEMBER 22, 2016
A major part of my processing speed is in keyboard shortcuts in my e-mail program. You should look into keyboard shortcuts too. Don’t become disparaged if you find it hard to remember or use them – remember, habits take 21 days to form, keep going! I use my phone for this. For work, I use Outlook.
Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 20, 2010
In its simplest form minutes are a record of discussion, decisions and actions to be taken and the date by when it needs to be completed. In-camera If the Chair says this part of the meeting is in-camera, take your fingers off the keyboard, or put your pen down. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
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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. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 1, 2008
I can interact where I am now, but I have to get up and go if I want to speak with someone and then when I get there I may find they are busy or on the phone so I have wasted my time. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Of course there is a down side to being able to do that. For instance, I am horrible at collating.
Laughing all the Way to Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2009
If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. Robbs drivers license; - A completed application form; and - a cheque or money order in the amount of $10 made out to the Ministry of Heath." Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 5, 2009
I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. If you know what works best for you and if your job is 80/20 on what you like then you can put up with the small stuff like filing and filling out expense forms. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.
Laughing all the Way to Work
MARCH 15, 2009
If there are forms that need to filled in and it has a due date in June, I put those forms in the June folder with a bf date on it for a week before it is due. I create a corresponding Task reminder and write something like this: WAITBIN need to prepare form for production by March 23rd. Oh where or where is my password?
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