All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

Over the past two years, I’ve seen more and more information published about people receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult. I keep specific actions on a sticky note for each file to help me get right into the flow of work. You may need to do things differently than your colleagues or process information your own way.

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 17, 2022

Color helps us improve comprehension, process information quicker, and retain it longer. Color coding can be applied to notebooks, sections (or tabs of information), pages, and tags. With OneNote, I can color code my digital notebooks on these topics to match the file colors on my desk. Business Development – Navy Blue.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Make sure your laptop is charged, your internet connection works, and you have any files or information you’ll need to access ready to go. © 2023 Julie Perrine International, LLC HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE Want to use this article in your newsletter, ezine or website?

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All Things Admin

JUNE 15, 2023

This may be helpful if I don’t have a lot of work samples and want to add multiple files to my social portfolio on LinkedIn or my digital portfolio site. stands for: P – Project or problem A – Action R – Result If you’d like more information on how to bring your work samples up to P.A.R., this post can help !

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Work With Stephanie « Cause and Effect - Productivity is an Action, Not a Result @QuietSpacing | Main | Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold » Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - Sometimes I wonder if I am duplicating my efforts by using a calendar and the tickler files. What are your thoughts in this area?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

Information Overload is a topic that comes up frequently when I talk with people about what holds their productivity back. Many people have become "information junkies" collecting all kinds of information but not having it in a format that makes it usable.    Wow that is great!

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 26, 2014

Catch up on your filing. But don’t forget your PC – go through and eliminate unused files. Learn that new software that can likely improve business processes. Update any outdated information. Prepare your newsletters and blog postings in advance. This is a great time to sort through the paper piles on your desk.

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Admins4Admins

JANUARY 6, 2010

Learn to easily split information across multiple cells in excel. The PDF instructions is a great visual guide if you’re better learning through screenshots. As always, let us know if there are things you need help with. The Office FB sites are so informative. Highlight the cells you want to split.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MAY 17, 2012

Catch up on your filing. But don’t forget your PC – go through and eliminate unused files. Learn that new software that can likely improve business processes. Update any outdated information. Prepare your newsletters and blog postings in advance. This is a great time to sort through the paper piles on your desk.

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Office Organization Success

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Little did I realize how easy it was to implement this strategy, and reach a whole other audience too – those who prefer to learn by listening! But now that I know how easy it is to create a podcast, I want to share that information with you! What is a podcast? Each individual audio recording is called an episode. Share and Enjoy:

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The most successful business owners and professionals effectively use tools to manage their time, space and information.    Today you will learn about 12 business productivity tools that they can't live without. It houses so much more than a file index. Thanks to Ellen Delap of Professional-Organizer.com 3.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 16, 2011

Catch up on your filing. But don’t forget your PC – go through and eliminate unused files. Learn that new software that can likely improve business processes. Update any outdated information. Prepare your newsletters and blog postings in advance. Create (or update) your policies and procedures manual.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

  Still others get completely overwhelmed with the information drowning their in-boxes on a daily basis.  Be careful not to send long rambling emails, make sure your action items are clear and concise, include deadlines and all necessary information. I'll read and delete and save those of interest in a file.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  Here are a few tips to get started: Set up a filing system to store and manage your paperwork Your paperwork likely consists of three types of paper:  1) stuff you need to take action on 2) stuff you are saving for reference and 3) stuff that you should have tossed a long time ago, but haven't.    Avoid backlog. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 6, 2010

You cannot begin to market your business if you can't find the information you need, don't know who you are marketing to, and don't know where you are in your business. CREATE your paper-based filing system. Having an efficient filing system in place will enable you to find the information you need, when you need it!

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Here's how it can happen, as I learned in this story I did for Gannett/USAToday.com. Folders should be labeled "delete," "do it now," "respond today," "schedule a specific time on calendar," "waiting for response," "file it," "someday" and "freedom." And the Freedom file? Mind-boggling, isn't it? that you don't find important.

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The Office Professionals Place

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Be ware online learning takes a lot of discipline and responsibility. I am sure you have received a brochure advertising a workshop in your area and you filed it in the “rectangular file.&# Subscribing to a blog will give you inside information on various topics. You may learn something. Contact Ms.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 29, 2010

  I have so many piles and I don't want to file it all."   If your computer files are organized, you will be able to do a search and find what you are looking for quickly. "  Determine what steps you would need to take to get the information again should you need it. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

The Wall Street Journal reported that the average person spends over 150 hours per year just looking for information.    The Esselte company conducted a study of over 2,600 executives and found that the average executive wastes 6 week a year just looking for lost documents and information.    Why is that? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 1, 2010

  Keep reading to learn more.   Be on the look-out for information coming soon.   If you are an organizer interested in info on upcoming training, tweet me and let me know!   We review questions on a regular basis and publish in one of our blogs or newsletter.   Keep reading to learn more.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  They say: " Over 5 million people worldwide have used Basecamp to collaborate on over 4 million projects, track 57 million hours of work, share 46 million files, and complete 43 million to-dos. It allows users to open, save, edit and co-author files stored on-line in Central Desktop directly from Office. Your Turn!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 17, 2011

Register Today:  What's for Dinner - 5 Steps to Meal Planning Success You Will Learn You will get insider meal planning tips from a dietitian who has planned menus for over 130,000 customers with a wide-range of tastes & preferences.  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 24, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Learn 5 Secrets to Put Procrastination Off Until Tomorrow! Information will be categorized into three main categories: your office, your time and your home.  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! Main | Celebrate Life Now!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

  Keep reading to learn more. You, and anyone you would like to pass this message along to, can get lots of no cost information and resources on time management from time management experts all across the country.   Keep reading to learn more. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 4, 2010

You can file and label the files with appropriate titles; throw or give away unwanted things. You may like to organize information on your computer desktop too. Put all information in properly-labeled folders; it helps in information retrieval and increases your efficiency. Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

  PS - Thanks to Denise Wakeman and Kathleen Gage who got me going on this route of information sharing.  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! 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

DECEMBER 15, 2009

  :-)  With that in mind, I figured it would be a fantastic time to ask my colleagues to help me keep you informed!    :-)  With that in mind, I figured it would be a fantastic time to ask my colleagues to help me keep you informed!  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Information week's 20 best apps for Android can be found here: [link] iSmashPhone's 20 best productivity apps for iPhone can be found here: [link] PC World's top 5 free apps for the iPhone can be found here: [link] Your Turn! Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

  Keep reading to learn what I learned. Here is some information they shared with me in a conversation about their application.    Keep reading to learn what I learned. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!   Asked them a bunch of questions about their tool. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

  It was originally written in July of this year, but they have recently updated it with new information.   Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net , or call 309.826.5263. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

Your Physical Information (Paper, books, binders, etc.)   FINDING what you are looking for is the most important aspect of a good physical information system.    For some people that is a traditional filing cabinet system, but others might find more success with cubbies in their office. 

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Whether it’s scribbled notes or complex digital files, the importance of procedures documentation cannot be overstated. One of the more labor-intensive procedures my team and I use covers how we add new courses to our learning management system. But not everyone learns the same way. The procedure is 12 pages long.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?     In addition to helping moms (and yes, dads you will love it too!) . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 28, 2010

Related Posts Time and Power - the 80/20 Rule & Your Not To Do List   Self-Discipline and Productivity - How to build self-discipline If you liked what you saw here, or know someone that would benefit from this information, please share it! Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Work With Stephanie « Planner Or Tickler (1-31) File? - For more information, visit [link]. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! 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

OCTOBER 21, 2010

  In a world that is filled with busy people that are struggling with information overload and constant distractions, time and priority management is more important than ever.    You will learn to. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!   Productivity is not about being busy. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog?   If you can, ask your questions in the voice mail.  Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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