Productivity & Time Management
Put Down the Phone and Pay Attention…
From time to time we all are vulnerable to the lure of “mobile multitasking.” It seems so convenient to quickly respond...
What Do I Do with Meeting Notes and Handouts???
“There’s all this paper everywhere, and it’s not even mine!” ~Anonymous client Despite the predominance of...
Make the Most of Time Spent in Training
Managing your time well means getting the best return on the investment of the minutes and hours you devote to...
Electronic Planner Systems – A Review
What planner system do you currently use? Are you diligent about using it? What changes, if any, would you like to make to...
Paper Planner Systems – A Review
One of my daughter’s favorite year-end activities is to go to the store at the mall that is only open for about two months...
An Organized Approach to Project Management
Many people mix up the terms “task” and “project.” A task is an action item with a specific deliverable. A project is a...
The Genius of Procrastination
I procrastinated in writing this article. Honestly. Yesterday, it was on my Outlook Task list. I looked at the task,...
Email Management – Controlling Spam
One of the most frustrating aspects of email management is the area where people tend to feel the most powerless – spam....
Email Management – Reduce What You Receive
A few years ago, the average corporate email user received between 60 – 70 messages per day. This year, most of my clients...
Get in the “Flow”
There are days where magical things just seem to happen in my work. I feel energized, focused, and productive. My head is...
A Guide to Managing Your Contacts
There are different reasons to manage contacts depending on your work situation. Situation One: You work in a company with...
Back to School – Back to Business
At the end of summer, parents everywhere have carefully planned and purchased the supplies, clothing, and equipment their...
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