Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 5, 2012

About PhatPad: More than just a note-taking app, PhatPad turns an iPad into an advanced brainstorming tool by enabling users to draw, write, and type on the iPad, then instantly share ideas via email, WiFi sync, Dropbox, Evernote , Google Docs, or in PhatPad’s presentation mode.

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Google Docs Dropbox Keyboards Collaborate 100

Productivityist

OCTOBER 30, 2014

One of the most common productivity pitfalls I''ve come across is that people spend too much time in their email application than in any other application on their computer. The pull of email is strong. The first is to check email "second thing" in the morning. It breaks your email application patterns.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Tired of spending all of your time in your email inbox? Slack helps you say goodbye to email while keeping all of your teams’ communications and files in one place, wherever you go. Companies, big and small, are moving to this new tool for communication, including Productivityist. Keyboard Shortcuts.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 10, 2014

Over the years I’ve used a variety of tools and techniques to ensure I remember everything my boss and my colleagues ask me to do. This is still my favourite go to tool for remember everything at work. I know this goes against everything that ‘email gurus’ tell us but I keep everything. Ask for confirmation.

AT&T 100

AT&T Calendars Keyboards Email 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

It's called PayPal Here and comes with a swipe tool (just like Square).  The log-in can either be done using your email address or your phone number that is tied to your PayPal account.   The receipt can be mailed to your customer's email or texted to their phone.   Well, you are in luck! 

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2008

Click on Tools, Macro, Record New Macro… Type in the name of the macro and a description for it, so that others know what this is used for. You can also add this macro to your toolbar or assign a keyboard shortcut by clicking on the buttons below and following the instructions. Make sure that you cut this, not delete it.

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Microsoft Word 2008 Keyboards 2007 100

Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

Then I would focus on the daily processes and get in agreement as to how you both will handle them such as daily huddles, travel, meetings, follow-up, and email. It’s a great tool to create the conversation you need to have with a new executive. Daily huddles are to be done in person or via the phone (not text or email).

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Mentoring Skills Learning IAAP 189

On The Job

JANUARY 13, 2012

Or cleaning out my keyboard that has become gummed up with peanut butter (the hazards of eating at your desk.) His productivity increased, and he kept in touch via email, phone and teleconferencing. I had my tools in place to show it could work." • Deal with questions as they arise.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

I asked my expert panel: Social Networking is a popular activity, but truly effective business people know that using online communication tools is about more than publishing content.    Please share the social networking tool and the technique you use. Email (build trust) 3. Favorite tool?   5.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 29, 2015

Project Management tools can be unwieldy beasts, that’s for sure. There are keyboard shortcuts for creating new tasks and branches, for grouping sets of tasks together (a very handy feature that all Project Managers will be pleased to see). is just not going to be detailed enough to be regarded as an effective management tool.

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Productivityist

MARCH 4, 2015

Calendar information, recent emails and messages are all available to be seen and you can filter these to your liking. Moving users from one account to another was as seamless as two mouse clicks (even better with a nice new Keyboard Maestro macro as well!). Activity List – I’m so impressed with this part.

Calendars 40

Calendars Keyboards Google Email 40

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2009

I close all of them by either clicking on the "X" at the top-right corner or pressing ALT-F4 (keyboard shortcut to remember - can be very useful). Once I am finished with the task, I would look at my next task on my to-do list and figure out what applications I wont need. Then I would open up the applications associated with the next task.

2008 100

2008 Cubicle Google Docs 2007 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

  Some say the traditional paper planner is the best, while others swear by their smart-phone or on line tool.  "   They provide tips to help you decide as well as some recommended tools. If paper works for you (as it does for me and so many others), we can be happy that we have a tool that works!

Calendars 100

Calendars Microsoft Outlook Twitter Purchasing 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JULY 1, 2010

One person can be great at software programs and know all sorts of tricks to get things done quickly and another might be excellent at organizing and managing their email account. Here are some ways I have found can help: The web is a wonderful tool for sharing. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 13, 2010

I had no idea this could be done, but I was thrilled when I got her email, but it just proved to me once again that we are all holding on to things we take for granted that others know about. The tip she sent me was how to edit an email that you have received. Close out of the email and you will be asked to Save the changes.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP PowerPoint Email 100

Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

To receive a free copy of the Career Advancement Toolkit, join the Project Management Hacks email newsletter. Productivity often focuses on tools such as Evernote and methodologies like Getting Things Done. Now I use Evernote and GTD; they are great tools that have improved my life considerably.

Microsoft Excel 40

Microsoft Excel Negotiating Learning Skills 40

Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

  It is also an excellent note taking device and email client.    And the attractive screen and graphics makes it a useful demo tool.   We think the iPad is best for mobile workers focused on quick and easy access to email, social media, web browsing and simple business application use.   

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Tips and Tools You Can Use In the same way we exercise our muscles to keep fit, we have to continue to train our brain to maintain its efficiency over time. Put pen to paper (or finger tips to keyboard) and record important dates in a calendar, notebook or on your mobile device. So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus.

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UPS 2006 Keyboards Ergonomics 100

Allwork

JUNE 23, 2022

Christoph Fleischmann [00:11:24] So these are two elements where no matter the tool you use, you feel, especially if you have a group of five or six people, plus you feel like you’re stuck in second gear or you’re not actually translating all the potential of the people you have in this virtual meeting into output.

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AT&T Environment Collaborate Google 246

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2008

All you need to do is go through your regular print routine with the following steps: Click File, Print or CTRL-P as the keyboard shortcut. There are other ways to implement this, depending on the software that you are using, but let’s keep this simple for now. Now select Microsoft Office Document Image Writer.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

In-camera If the Chair says this part of the meeting is in-camera, take your fingers off the keyboard, or put your pen down. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. People at the meeting dont want to be singled out. The decision made is always recorded as a group decision. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones Agenda IAAP 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 April, 2010 Keeping focussed in a busy environment There are so many distractions in the office -- the telephone, your co-workers, email and your boss! Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Lets enjoy our day together.© Having a to-do list can be a life saver.

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Environment Time Zones IAAP International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MARCH 20, 2010

You hear something while walking down the hall or are copied on an email and know something about the purpose of a meeting coming up. Many times I am so thankful I had that quick chat or read that email that I was copied on as that was the exact information I needed when they were away. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Virtual Moxie

MAY 31, 2011

Then I don’t get confused about what tool(s) to use to get stuff done. I seriously count on my calendar to keep track of what I’m supposed to do, and when, and it’s my first-used tool in just about everything I do. I don’t use folders in email*. I’m a keyboarder most of the time. I’ve jokingly (only slightly!)

Calendars 100

Calendars Filing Keyboards Travel 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 10, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word??

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word??

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Gifts Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 16, 2010

They are responsible for canvassing the participants for dates and determining the date everyone is available and coummunicating that information to the participants by sending out a meeting request to everyone or emailing the date (depending on how you or your organization prefers to send notices of meetings).

Agenda 100

Agenda Time Zones International IAAP 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 5, 2010

If you have to reschedule, send an email apologizing, but advise that your bosss schedule has changed. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Depending on the importance of the impromptu meeting, it may need to be changed to another timeslot to accommodate his or her calendar. Oh where or where is my password?

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 14, 2008

Defeat Keyloggers by not using the keyboard to type passwords. Encrypt your passwords to achieve complete security. Generate random passwords to maximize password strength. Fight Phishing by entering passwords only on matching web sites. Back up your passwords and copy them between computers.

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2008 Cubicle 2007 Google Docs 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 31, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word??

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word??

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word??

Administrative Professionals 100

Administrative Professionals Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word??

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Time Zones IAAP 2010 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word??

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP Meeting Minutes International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word??

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 Meeting Minutes 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 9, 2010

I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. It is important to build relationships with those we work with, but what about assistants we dont work with? Taking Effective Meeting Minutes ► August (3) Pass it on.

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP 2010 International 100

Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 23, 2010

Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh. Dates (Writing out dates) Diagnosis or Diagnoses Dictionaries Due to Electronic dictionaries Email Salutations Exclamation marks versus question marks Expressing Currencies Expressing Time Fewer vs. Less Further vs Farther Grammar or Style Hope: the Word??

Time Zones 100

Time Zones IAAP AT&T 2010 100