Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 25, 2010

Use the right tools: Set a timer for the length of time you have decided to work on this project. Organizer ( paper or electronic) to enter to-dos, addresses or calendar data. Make an appointment - Don’t just hope you find the time to clean up, set a calendar entry and stick to it. Boxes or storage containers to use for sorting.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

He turns to you and says, “Ian, you’ve been working on our major project for the past year. Maybe you could say a few words about how this project got started, where it stands and where it is going.&# You can effectively respond by taking the following steps: Stop and think : Take a moment to organize your thoughts.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 10, 2010

Lotus Notes is the groupware of choice for my employer and GTD is my system of choice for keeping organized (however poorly implemented). Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting! The two have come together in an ebook from David Allen Company.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 16, 2010

The brainy quote – thousands of quotations organized by topic, author and type. Quotelady.com – An old-school style web site focussing on inspirational quotations organized in dozens of categories. Famousquotations.com – quotations, quotes and proverbs. Quotationreference.com – a compendium of quotations.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 28, 2010

For many organizations, e-mail has become the preferred means of communication, both formal and informal. with 7 Tips for Effective Email There is something about e-mail that fosters poor communication habits. Users see it as a form of instant communication and therefore, doesn’t require the same care and attention that a letter might.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 23, 2010

It could be giving a project update at a staff meeting, selling your product to investors, or speaking to the board of directors. What you do is see yourself as being in a dream and all the “other people&# there are just projections of your own mind that you’re creating and then that allows you to totally relax.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 29, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Friday, August 29, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you have a to-do list, either on a piece of paper, on Microsoft Outlook or in a planner? Having a to-do list can be very helpful in accomplishing your tasks, but also setting goals.

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 4, 2010

Ask for advice Look around and identify those who seem to have their lives productive and organized. Not all projects or undertakings are created equal. Ask them for the ideas, tips or secrets to their productivity success. Research on-line. The number of productivity how-to websites is staggering.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 31, 2010

Set clear goals: Define what you want or need to do. Setting clear goals allows you to see the end and set the steps toward reaching the goal. You can set you goals and know the steps to reach those goals, but if you don’t know where to begin, you’re going to build stress. Delegate: You can’t do it all yourself.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 26, 2010

Related articles by Zemanta Beyond Business: Making Quality Creative Time (freelanceswitch.com) 7 Ways to Increase Creativity in America (myventurepad.com) Teaching creativity through tasks and projects (politics.ie) Are kids getting less creative?

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

If you have a special project, set aside a day as “Do not disturb” time, so you can complete the project. Use that time to catch up on work. Once you establish a pattern, co-workers will learn to respect that time and not disturb you. That will give you the confidence to manage your work assertively.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 7, 2010

If yours is an organization that encourages less-formal communication, you may find people dropping by to discuss anything from last night’s big game to next week’s big presentation. For those days when you need a block of uninterrupted time to work on a project, here are five tips to help you control drop-in traffic.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 13, 2010

Create a chart that shows the projects you are handling and the time required to complete them. When urgent requests come in from various sources and you’re already pressed for time, how do you handle them? Here’s four tips: Show how much is on your plate. It can be as complex as a Gantt chart or as simple as a pie chart.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 9, 2010

Lynn was tapped to head up the project team for a major company restructuring. Yet, given the importance of this project, his casual approach concerned her. She began her first team meeting by delegating steps and due dates to the various department heads. Lynn knew Bob was a competent guy.

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 10, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, March 10, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by James of Organize IT. Projects wouldn’t be moving forward and my goals and plans would be lagging behind… or so it seemed.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Prioritize: Next, you can organize the action steps into lists of what you’re going to do. Whether it’s as simple as throwing a brochure in the garbage or as complex as planning a management retreat, you need to identify the steps needed to move the item forward. Get it done: Now that you know what you need to do, get started.

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BioTeams

JULY 31, 2005

This article is the final in a four-part series which describes each of the 4 Bioteams Zones, continuing with t he Organization Zone. In an earlier article, I argued that traditional teams have key weaknesses and limitations and are now being replaced in organizations by Virtually Networked Teams. Introduction. Bad stuff stays out.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Architects must align their designs with the unique culture and needs of the organization and society of today, fostering a sense of identity and belonging among employees. They consider the spatial layout, lighting, acoustics, and ergonomic aspects to create effective and inspiring workspaces.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 16, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Personal Organizer Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 16, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. 5 Advantages of a To-Do List One of the fundamental personal-organizer tools is the list of things you need to get done daily. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

The chance to direct a team and co-ordinate projects can be very challenging, yet rewarding. As well, it’s always a good idea to budget more time and resources to a project than you think is necessary to lessen the stress of unexpected setbacks. To be a successful people leader, you have to set goals and carefully schedule your time.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

A while back, Coopers & Lybrand (now Price Waterhouse Coopers ) released data from a poll on personal organization. Don’t leave half-completed projects sitting on your desktop. Don’t leave half-completed projects sitting on your desktop.&# ), I’d never get around to finishing anything. « Now! Leadership!

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 14, 2010

Even if they attend organization meetings, they often end up associating with people who are neither particularly ambitious or well-connected. You want to meet people who are ahead of you in their careers and in their organizations. Look around and identify the top people in your organization.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Organize your errands into a single run. 3) Count on Interruptions No matter how well you organize your schedule, there will be times when interruptions get in the way. If you know a project will take 2 hours, add another 30 minutes to buffer for time lost to interruptions. Organize and schedule your errands.

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