Monthly Archives: July 2015

12 Ways to Create a Productive Meeting

12 Ways to Create a Productive Meeting

Ask any corporate employee about the number of meetings they are asked to attend and you’ll no doubt hear moans and groans. So just how do you entice, incent and get others to “want to” attend your meetings? First of …
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10 Tips to Better Phone Etiquette

10 Tips to Better Phone Etiquette

Telephones have been around for more than 100 years. And now cell phones have become common place, even among some elementary-age children. More and more companies are finding the need to review Office Etiquette guidelines with their employees, taking into …
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Managing Email with Effective Email Strategies

Managing Email with Effective Email Strategies

Most of us have experienced frustration related to misplacing our car keys, an important file or a recently-purchased gift. Even more frustrating is replacing the item because we just can’t locate it. Research has shown the average person spends 150 …
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5 Steps to a More Organized Office Move

5 Steps to a More Organized Office Move

Getting ready for a move can be a daunting task. Whether you’re moving from a 2,000 square foot home or a 100 square foot cubicle, moving is a lot of work.  Breaking the project down into smaller pieces is the …
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Productivity Pointer: Leaving Effective Voicemails

Productivity Pointer: Leaving Effective Voicemails

Voicemail is inevitable in our busy culture. Practice this tip when leaving a voicemail and just perhaps you’ll get a call back sooner than expected.

10 Ways to Manage Interruptions

10 Ways to Manage Interruptions

You want to get your work done. But you also don’t want to ignore others as they pop into your cubicle to catch up on the weekend’s activities. Curbing interruptions and distractions will help you improve your time management. Follow …
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“Let Joe Do It” – Hiring a Professional

“Let Joe Do It” – Hiring a Professional

Professionals organizers have one major advantage over you:  they know how to get the job done right.  Their incentive for getting the job done efficiently is simple:  in business, time is money.  The less time they spend on any individual …
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