by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
This is the third and final article in a series about managing your electronic files. You have already learned where and how to organize them, but even the best-laid file plans can go awry. That is where search tools come in handy. If you sometimes “lose” files...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Cleaning out your email inbox is a great year-end activity. But any time of the year will do! A clear inbox helps you focus on priorities and ensure that you are storing emails in the right location for recordkeeping purposes. Outlook has some features to help you do...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Guest post by writer (and client!) Charles Moss Author Michael Harris just released his book, “The End of Absence: Reclaiming What We’ve Lost in a World of Constant Connection” about our constant struggle with distractions thanks, in large part, to the Internet. In...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Most workplaces have reduced the reliance on paper-based information and files in normal business processes. Those that haven’t are likely working to do so. While there are many benefits to paper-light workplaces, the transition to primarily electronic filing tools is...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Despite the assumptions typically made of productivity coaches, I am quite a fan of paper. I read paper novels, jot notes on a pad of paper as I go through my workday, and take lots of handwritten notes during meetings. I use paper when it works best for me and my...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
A former boss of mine was known for saying, “If you’re not early, you’re late.” My father is early everywhere he goes. When Dad says he’ll be there at 4:00, you better be ready by 3:00. Needless to say, I am imbued with the notion that lateness is, well, not the best...
