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MAY 5, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to stop procrastinating Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 5, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. I conquer procrastination by working on tasks and my environment. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day.

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AUGUST 18, 2008

I work in a back office environment, where 99% of our client interaction is via the phone, e-mail or outside of the office, so I can wear jeans and a t-shirt. However, for business casual and business dress environments, Im still a purist. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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DECEMBER 31, 2007

I also work in an environment where it gets a little too loud at times. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 By The Professional Assistant on Monday, December 31, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Office Gossip , Productivity A re your co-workers annoying you at work by talking to loudly?

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to be an Effective Mentor Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 2, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Working or living in an environment where they experience these things, a person’s motivation and commitment increases. Thanks for visiting!

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OCTOBER 31, 2008

Remember that you are in a professional environment and have to upkeep this attitude. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Check with your Human Resources Department or manager to see if this falls into your corporate policy.

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JANUARY 22, 2008

The default colours would be: Tentative: Blue with white diagonal stripes through it Busy: Blue Out of Office: Purple Keeping these tips in mind will create a more productive environment for you and your staff members. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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NOVEMBER 29, 2007

So the next time you drink a cup of java and realize that its not the greatest in taste (like the one I have at work - but have gotten used to it over time and loving it), ask your office manager if they are willing to dish out a little extra green to supplement a better working environment. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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OCTOBER 31, 2007

Theres just 8 hours in a work day (give or take, depending your work environment) and you can only do so much. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 They are there to help, since they are managing you. Dont feel that you are not doing your job. Dont think of yourself as a robot.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Virtual Assistant Manager is a website that I recently stumbled upon which helps you and/or your organization thrive in this type of environment. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 This lessens the time you have to spend on the phone.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2008

It’s considered a more family friendly environment. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Small Firm: You have more of a “second home” type of feel. Your co-workers are more friendly , since you are more closely knit with each other.

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JANUARY 10, 2008

Basically, this allows you to connect to your work environment via your internet connection. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Make sure that you have a faster connection than dial-up, since the speed will be a nightmare.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Effective Time Management Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on September 15, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Know and Exploit Your Work Patterns Not every hour of our workday is equivalent in terms of our personal work patterns and the environments we work in.

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DECEMBER 4, 2007

Do they make inappropriate comments in a professional environment? Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Do you feel that they are overbearing and don’t know when to keep their opinions to themselves? At times, I would think to myself, “If I could only talk to them.&#

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NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips My answer to this is: 1 comments for this post American Folder Company Great Article--As we at American Folder Company understand the challenges that many office environments face each day. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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AUGUST 23, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Stress Management Techniques Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 23, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Develop a Calm Focus – Focus on something in your environment that is pleasant, beautiful, or calming. Thanks for visiting!

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MAY 12, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Manage Time Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 12, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. In order to save yourself a lot of time for more productive activities, ensure that you stay organized and that your environment is conducive to an effective lifestyle.

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MARCH 6, 2008

If all else fails, you might want to start considering what type of work environment you are in. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 You mentioned that youve spoken to your supervisor, HR, etc. Did you take it up each level all the way to the top?

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NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Ive been in offices where loud music is acceptable with people shouting over cubicles at each other, which was perfectly acceptable - it made the environment vibrant and fosters team unity. Posted on 18 February, 2010 11:42 AM The Professional Assistant Yep, I know the feeling of perfumes and colognes.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 August, 2010 Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard shortcut keys I am on vacation and on my home computer I do not have a mouse so rely on keyboard shortcut keys, which reminded me again how helpful they are and how they are a big timesaver rather than reaching for the mouse all the time.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 7 Lies That Prevent Powerful Results Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on September 6, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Steve Chandler Everyone has something in their life that they would like to change – nobody’s life circumstances and environment are perfect.

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JULY 14, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Building Your Network Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on July 14, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. You give them a chance to see what you can really do, outside the work environment. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day.

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