Productivityist

MAY 24, 2019

For years I’ve been a champion of steering clear of email when you’re trying to manage your tasks. Every time I have witnessed someone using Outlook or Gmail as a to do list, I cringed and did my best to get them to see the light of day and start using an actual task management or to do list application for getting things done instead.

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Success

JANUARY 22, 2023

Or how, according to a 2020 study published by AnitaB.org, women make up just under 29% of the tech workforce. But he made diversity in the workplace a strategic initiative , laid down goals and linked those goals to manager pay. The idea wasn’t to simply learn how to make IBM more attractive to minority talent.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Memory Makeover: Tips to Spruce Up an Absent Mind Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on October 20, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day.

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On The Job

AUGUST 26, 2014

Mueller, a Princeton University doctoral candidate, says that one surprising aspect of the study was that even though someone can take more notes via a laptop, transcribing those notes verbatim rather than processing information and reframing it in their own words is detrimental to learning. While bosses (read more here )'

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On The Job

JANUARY 29, 2009

These are a few of the queries we might be asked that put us on the spot, making us long for our keyboard where we would have time to tap out a response. Then for hours or even days, you beat yourself up about how you should have given a better response, but you were unprepared for the question. You want to sound intelligent.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 4 October, 2009 Confessions of a Micro-Manager Who would want to work for a micro-manager? And always checking up on you. Here are some reasons I think managers can get possessive: Im not sure I can trust you. A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Each conference offered a unique learning opportunity, but none of them provided the ideal balance of professional and personal development that last year’s conference did. From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan.

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Clutter Coach

DECEMBER 29, 2017

I’m extending the deadline into January to make up for that. Here’s the idea: Go to my Facebook page and write a sentence or two telling me what idea or technique you’ve learned from my podcast that’s been the most valuable to you. Even small stones can trip you up.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 29, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. I can hardly keep up with my own e-mails at times let alone someone elses account, but that is part of my job. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

The keyboard should usually be at a low height, near the height of your elbows and the mouse should be right next to the keyboard. Try different keyboards and mice – there are many designs on the market. Position the monitor so the top is about at the level of your eyes and it is straight in front of you.

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Allwork

JUNE 23, 2022

In 2011, he co-founded a machine learning startup and later went on to be an early leader at two VR companies, Inflight VR and Megaparticle, the company behind PokerVR. What you’ll learn. Since its inception, Fleischmann has scaled Arthur up to 50 employees internationally. Dial up our favorite background on our headset.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 25, 2014

But I do think it is important for assistants to be able to type quickly because, from my experience, many executives still punch at their keyboard with one finger and can take forever to write a simple email. As I’ve always said, saving our manager’s time, however we do it, is vital. Shorthand / Stenography.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Productive & Organized Goes Audio in 3 Different Ways » 19 Tips for Managing Your Email Even When You Dont Want To E-mail, it is the form of communication that we love to hate and love to love.    I don't care what tool you receive your e-mail in, you still have to manage it or it will run you. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

This past week I was helping a client set up their event payment processing and thought I'd share the steps with you here today.   When I set up my account to use PayPal Here I used their online form to get signed up, but found when I was helping my client that calling PayPal was a much faster way. don't need it. 

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 29, 2013

Immediately after that answer, though, came the reminder of another time when I’d not pulled back from something quickly enough, and ended up burning out and walking away completely. It was managed via a majordomo mailing list, and was very high tech and high touch at the time. how long can you continue to do with ease and joy?

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

To receive a free copy of the Career Advancement Toolkit, join the Project Management Hacks email newsletter. The key to advanced productivity lies in the power of learning. Back in 2011, I took the time to learn new techniques in Microsoft Excel through a course. The value of learning is very clear.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 2, 2013

But there are also apps and services that I’ve bought, signed up for, or taken a quick look at that deserve more of my attention in the year ahead. Pinboard: I’ve signed up for Pinboard, but have barely used it. Keyboard Maestro: Last year I was going to dedicate my “Journey to…” series to this app.

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Productivityist

AUGUST 25, 2014

If we''re not purposeful about it, non-creative busyness will take up our entire lives. He started playing the keyboard at the age of three after overhearing his sister''s lessons. He would dress them up, the sister as a princess and Wolfgang as court minister with wig and sword, charge for tickets and start living the high life.

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Productivityist

MARCH 28, 2013

In fact, at the end of last year I went on the lookout for a new workstation that would meet the following criteria: Allow me to stand or sit at it with as little friction as possible Take up as little space as possible (as my workspace is in the master bedroom). I knew this was going to be a tall order, but I’ve managed to do it.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

WinWeb – Your Office Online Simply the best way to manage your small business! by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 07, 2007 A few years ago I decided to change over to Apple computers from Windows based computers and up until now it seemed the right decision. installed, and agreed to pay the extra for the keyboard.

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Productivityist

MARCH 28, 2013

In fact, at the end of last year I went on the lookout for a new workstation that would meet the following criteria: Allow me to stand or sit at it with as little friction as possible Take up as little space as possible (as my workspace is in the master bedroom). I knew this was going to be a tall order, but I’ve managed to do it.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 23, 2012

" You see, managing your tasks is a personal thing.    There are many fantastic systems out there for managing tasks.  Keeping up with To Dos means getting your prioritized list in front of you. I have a clipboard that sits to the left of my keyboard. What type of to do list should I use?"

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. I have been on some interactive sites where assistants ask questions and get answers and I learn from them as I have some of the same questions.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Maybe you have decided that it is time to "hang it up" or "throw in the towel" because you've decided that social media is a waste of time. I love social networking but have learned that a whole slew of followers is not as profitable as one fan! What do you do to build relationships beyond the keyboard? 

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 31, 2009

He takes about 12 steps, squats and rejoices in his accomplishment, then he gets up and walks another 12 steps and squats again to repeat the process. I know the newness of it all will be gone soon and it will just be a normal thing that he is a little walker, but for now it is cute to see him learn this new skill. " Warning!

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On The Job

AUGUST 21, 2007

But I know that math is critical in our world, and I still hold in high esteem anyone who managed to make it through Miss Boren’s algebra class. While it’s easy to hunch over the keyboard and commune only with the Internet, it’s the creative give-and-take with other people that generates the most satisfying work. Sharing ideas.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 16, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 July, 2010 Guest Blog by Alexis Bonari: 10 Easy Ways to Check and Maximize Time Management Photo from Flickr: Public Domain It’s not always about giving the boss her money’s worth – sometimes, it just feels great to know that work time is being managed well.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

It works well when it is a co-worker who sits closest to you, but depending on how your office is set up that might not be possible. She had to set up an away voicemail message and fortunately had kept a script of what her away message usually said, She worked for a doctor so it was important that the proper referral numbers were given.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

He will have a quick conversation with a staff member and set up a meeting, but not tell me anything about it. laughs* I had one boss who was absolutely forbidden to schedule his own appointments because he would foul up his calendar so badly. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Some people in the office were trying to get the remote working as we had a PowerPoint presentation coming up and were calling it things like remote thingy , remote slide clicker, wireless mouse so I finally asked, "Does anyone know what the official name for that thing is?" Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

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. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 13, 2010

I take the bus to work and I often see people getting on a busy bus and then going through their backpack or purse looking for their bus tickets and holding up the line. I like to be prepared and I find life just works better for me at home, work and even on the bus, when I am organized and ready for whatever is coming up. no tickets.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Another time I was trying to find a full-serve gas station to fill up, but there was nothing to be found. It was expensive,but when I brought it home I had to do all the work to get it up and running. He loved it and I believe ended up doing his job better because of it. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

The topic was on personal branding and they were making recommendations to executives on how to polish up their image. I can even make reminders to him for his personal events (green) like lunch with a friend or picking up dry cleaning. Our office manager updates it every morning. I guess he thought I needed the help.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions. A colleague and I were discussing this very thing as we have seen it time and time again with new hires trying to succeed and who end up making some avoidable mistakes by jumping in too quickly and making decisions before having enough information. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Lesson learned and will now put me on high gut alert. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. 411 Look Up 411.ca 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

A good tip if you flub up your voicemail is to press # and it should give you prompts to get out of it. But, as I learned the hard way it doesn't work on all systems. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style!

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