Tag: Productivity and Time Management
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How To Organize Files for Pending Paperwork
One of my most important file folders is called ‘Waiting On.’ This file folder contains items that I cannot act upon until I get a response from someone else. For many of us, these ‘Waiting On’ items are at high risk of being forgotten or unintentionally delayed, sometimes with disastrous consequences. How do we ensure […]
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How To Prioritize When You Have So Many Tasks
Everyone alive today has more to do than time to do it in. So how to ensure that what needs to be done is, in fact, completed? And how to prioritize tasks to increase the odds that you’re working on what matters most? I recommend using a Productivity System to determine which tasks take priority. […]
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4 Tools That Help Free Up Time for Entrepreneurs
Most people alive today have more things to do than time to complete them. This month’s guest blogger, Ashley Taylor, discusses how a few widely available tools can help entrepreneurs be more productive. Entrepreneurs are busy! There is always so much to do, including networking events, investor pitches, team meetings and actual work. If you’re […]
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How To Maintain an Organized Office
Clients often ask me why their office doesn’t stay organized. My response is always the same: office organization, like any other type of organization, requires upkeep. Upkeep is described as “E” in the SPACE system. “E” stands for Equalize, which is the maintenance required to keep the system working once the organizing project is complete. […]
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How To Create Task Zones for Office Efficiency
Many articles on creating office zones focus on zone usage for many people, such as collaboration zones to brainstorm with others, quiet zones for concentration, deep work zones for important project work, and private zones for breaks & non-business tasks. Although it can be helpful to have these types of zones in a large office […]
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Office Space Planning: Where to Start
Most business owners spend a LOT of time in the office. Office spaces that are easy to navigate, designed strategically, and well set up increase the chances of worker collaboration, productivity, and business success. Below are four tips to enhance office planning and setup. Lisa Mark, C.P.O. is a productivity expert and Certified Professional Organizer. […]
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How To Choose The Right Organizer or Productivity Consultant: Qualifications
In last month’s blog post, we discussed client goals to increase the odds of success when working with a productivity professional. This month’s blog post addresses what qualifications to look for when hiring a productivity consultant. 1. Determine her education and training. What type of certificates does your productivity consultant hold? How many hours of […]
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3 Ways To Streamline Processes
A process is a series of repetitive activities or linked tasks which occur in a specific order and end when a service or product is provided to a client. Streamlining processes makes things simpler and more efficient and leads to improvement in operations. The benefits to streamlining processes include minimizing costs, diminishing or eliminating lost […]
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How Changing Your Office Layout Can Increase Productivity
By Kristie Santana Kristie Santana is a life coach, coaching educator, and author who has been in the coaching field for 15 years. Her latest project, Life Coach Path, aims to help educate and empower students to find coach training and start thriving coaching practices of their own. Workspace design can arguably date back to […]
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17 Apps for Tracking Time
When bringing tech into my business, I try to select tools that will enhance my productivity. Below are tips for choosing a time tracking app, along with options for time tracking apps that should lead to increased productivity. When choosing a new app: Use the KISS method. Kiss stands for ‘Keep It Simple, Sweetie.’ Ease […]
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