All Things Admin

DECEMBER 1, 2020

in person, online, by phone) • Did you read any career building or skills boosting books? • Did you learn any new skills? • Did you volunteer for any special projects? • Did you learn any new software or technologies? • HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Zone 1 is the main workspace at your desk – the center of activity that is within arm’s reach of your computer and phone. Zone 2 is the area immediately next to zone one that includes your active project folders, incoming-mail tray, and the things you need easy access to as you work on your active projects. Zone 2: Work Staging.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  The situation: Tweet "Rob" is a project manager that is responsible for a number of projects across the world and he needs to keep track of all of them.    I LOVE basecamp I have used it to coordinate many different projects where team members are all over the place. How will you use Basecamp?

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All Things Admin

AUGUST 16, 2023

And as much as we may resist it, without it we’d still be using rotary phones and manual typewriters. On a professional level, change can be simple, like finding a more efficient way to complete a task, or complicated, like learning to support a new executive or changing jobs entirely. Who can help me shorten my learning curve?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 22, 2010

» Learn 5 Secrets to Put Procrastination Off Until Tomorrow! You can overcome procrastination if you learn a few simple secrets.     Start by understanding that there is nothing genetically or inherently wrong with you.   Do you find yourself jumping from one project to another? 

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Jen Lawrence

APRIL 12, 2019

Imagine being able to respond to your client and make your meeting on time with a simple phone call or text. Retainer, hourly, project-based. Also, there are a plethora of things entrepreneurs need to do that they don’t necessarily need to learn how to do. Sign up for my monthly newsletter by clicking here. .

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Link Lineup: Time Management, Org Tools, Focus Concentration and Top Mobil Phone Apps | Main | Are you Time-challenged Tim or Non-productive Nancy?   Today you will learn about 12 business productivity tools that they can't live without. Smart Phone!! And it's a PHONE!

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On The Job

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Fay also says some companies haven't set up a way to communicate consistently with remote workers, such as weekly phone calls with managers or Skype interactions with co-workers. That may mean using more instant messaging to stay in contact or scheduling a phone conversation once a day or once a week. People still need to have contact."

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Check out these Great Reviews by @JanetBarclay » Be Smart About Using the Telephone How much time do you lose playing "phone tag?"  I   Before you pick up the phone to make another call, consider what you are going to say when you get voice mail.    Start Today!

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Productivityist

MARCH 1, 2016

You can work by mode, project or even schedule. Then you work by either mode, project or schedule. Having this many tasks involved means this really is a project. You could even have a Cleaning Mode where the project could be called Clean House. This is a really project made up of several different tasks.

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Productivityist

MARCH 1, 2016

You can work by mode, project or even schedule. Then you work by either mode, project or schedule. Having this many tasks involved means this really is a project. You could even have a Cleaning Mode where the project could be called Clean House. This is a really project made up of several different tasks.

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Jen Lawrence

APRIL 12, 2019

Imagine being able to respond to your client and make your meeting on time with a simple phone call or text. Retainer, hourly, project-based. Also, there are a plethora of things entrepreneurs need to do that they don’t necessarily need to learn how to do. Sign up for my monthly newsletter by clicking here.

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 30, 2014

You can no longer deny the benefits of cloud services like document storage, subscription based cloud software services and virtual office space with shared project management. I’ll take it a step further and say that they also want real content on your blog or in your newsletters. What about marketing in 2015? Be You, Be UNIQUE.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Spend that mental energy on high-ticket projects. You probably get notifications on your phone. Whenever you get a text, a message on Facebook, or an email, your phone lights up with a ding! Then you stop what you’re doing, and pick up your phone. Email when you have the least mental energy.

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Loosely Speaking

JULY 26, 2010

Tara and I learned a LOT from this interview about considerations we should all realize when we are using the space, electricity, and wifi at cafes, coffeehouses, and restaurants for business purposes. Tips on deciding whether or not to hire a coach (more on this in August) and why you need to use a contract for every project.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 25, 2011

Work With Stephanie « Productivity and Organization Link Lineup | Main | 6 Tools to Help You Manage Large Projects with Local & Virtual Teams » Listen to Stephanie on Solace Wealth Management on Blog Talk Radio Listen live to Stephanie answer questions about productivity & organization on the Solace Wealth Management show. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

» Top 9 Mistaken Organizing Statements There are a number of statements that I have heard people say over the years with regard to their organizing projects.  "   Wanting to do a good job on your projects is admirable.    However, the drive for perfection has ruined the success of many projects. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

OCTOBER 8, 2010

.  Keep reading to learn more! Make a #project w/ do-able sized parts   AllisonDGraham   @ StephCalahan make a list.   Keep reading to learn more! Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Then I take a step back from all of the little things that can seem to overwhelm me.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

"  That was one of the first things she said to me on the phone.    By grabbing a small project (for example, an article that you want to read) and working on it for a short period of time, you take a few minutes away from the work that was putting you into an afternoon coma-like state. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

AppleEve   @ StephCalahan a trusty desk diary and pens (colour coded for different types of appointments) roguereporter   @ StephCalahan Microsoft Project. We also both have android phones and when I add appointments on my phone it syncs online and vice versa. Works every time. I added hubby on to view and edit.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

I turned off my email notification a long time ago (about 15 years) because I did not want to be taken out of the important state of concentration when working on projects.  Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today!   I have never missed it.  100 emails a day x 220 work days a year. . 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 6, 2010

  That started a deeper conversation that led to us talking on the phone and deciding to work together on a teleconference project scheduled for January.  If I had not taken the time to complete my profile, we probably would not be doing the project in January. Are You as Productive as You Could Be?

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As the creator of a weekly newsletter and a host of the future work podcast, Daan’s forward-thinking approach and industry contributions have positioned him as a thought leader in the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work. And I think learning and development is kind of overseen. You do this in your company.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

And, at the same time, people were increasingly starting to rely on their mobile devices for much more than making phone calls.   Are you on other phone platforms?  We also have a mobile web app that's not as fully featured as our smartphone app, but it works with feature phones.   Any big lessons learned?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 5, 2015

I also try to have a quick catch-up with the MD either by phone or face-to-face. Always think of how you can better yourself and what you can learn. I try to tackle this by planning simple, non-tedious tasks to do for the last 3 hours of my day. What do you enjoy most about your role? That it’s so varied.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

This is a piece that was originally published in The Productivityist Weekly newsletter. My title is unimportant, but project manager is one of the many hats I wear. You still need to plan projects. You can even have one giant next action list and one project list if that’s how you want to roll.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

This is a piece that was originally published in The Productivityist Weekly newsletter. My title is unimportant, but project manager is one of the many hats I wear. You still need to plan projects. You can even have one giant next action list and one project list if that’s how you want to roll.

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Productivityist

OCTOBER 26, 2015

To receive his most popular articles, join his free newsletter here. . Does your mind feel like it is a tornado of noise, tasks, deadlines, people and projects vying for your attention? Our working memory is what we use for learning, decision making, reasoning, and comprehension. You can follow him on Twitter @SeanNisil.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

  Get rid of the activities and projects (and sometimes even people) that don't fit.    Do you let other people encroach on your time when you had planned to work on an important project?    Learn more: www.CalahanSolutions.com or www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net , or call 309.826.5263.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

Do you have a large list of abandoned projects all sitting at various levels of incompletion? Do you have a list of projects that do not reflect your best work? After conducting a survey of about 4000+ of my Twitter followers, I learned that people have a real challenge figuring out where to pay attention and how to figure it out.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

What are the key projects to be completed this year?   We learned back in pre-school that trying to fit a square peg into a round hole just does not work.    It would be nice if the world was that simple, but as we all know, people have different thinking and learning styles.  What are you building?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

Work With Stephanie « 6 Tools to Help You Manage Large Projects with Local & Virtual Teams | Main | Monday Motivation - Michael Jordan on Failure » My first Twitterview with @marciahoeck - Decisive Productive Action Taken A little while back, I wrote to you about my theme for this year: decisive productive action. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

APRIL 14, 2010

A - True B - False 4 -- You got side tracked in a project and have forgotten lunch with a colleague/business associate.  5 -- During a meeting it’s OK to leave your cell phone on if you’re expecting a call. 5 -- B - FALSE -- Our world has become a bit less courteous with the availability of the cell phone. 

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Step It Up VA Coaching

OCTOBER 25, 2012

When talking with your client, never say things like, “I’m busy working on other client projects” or “I’m handling other client work first; then I’ll get to yours.” But do take the time to learn about them personally; ask about their families, their pets and hobbies, and show an interest in their lives.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Also consider color-coding the index cards by project. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates! “At the beginning of the day, put your cards in order, with the most important item on top.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  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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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Anchoring the system in the tickler file: You will find your "Next action" sheets, your project sheets, agendas, documents you need to work with, etc. Learn whatis enhancing or impeding your productivity today! Network with Stephanie or Connect with Your Smart Phone Become a Fan Follow this blog Categories News & Updates!

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