Productivity
When you receive rude or poor quality service from, say, another department or a vendor, it’s right to complain. Just do it in a way that leads to improvement.
There are some specific steps you can take to break through your preconceptions and view problems and situations in new ways that will help you become a problem-solver for your boss.
So much to do and so little time … what worker wouldn’t like to “find” precious extra minutes? While a manager cannot magically pull time out of thin air, she can assist employees with making the most out of work hours. Here’s how.
Answer these questions “yes” or “no” to get a quick assessment of just how organized you are.
One of the most highly prized skills in our professional toolkit is the ability to prioritize. Prioritization is, generally, a labeling system in which our brains sort through multiple data points. What our minds label as most important is the thing we will act upon first.
When you’re assigned to lead a major change in your department, you want to start ASAP. But knowing what is not to be changed may matter just as much to your success.
For anyone charged with bringing lunch in for a large group, here are some lessons we’ve learned from our own past mistakes.
Perhaps it’s in the seat pocket in front of your last airline seat. Maybe it was left at a client location, hundreds of miles away. Wherever it is, you have things you need to do.
Check out these clever apps that automate processes that move information.
Let’s look at some good examples of SOP manual techniques … and some bad ones.
You don’t have to be a lawyer or a paralegal to work at a law firm. Legal offices and partnerships rely on great assistants and support teams to keep them running smoothly. Whether you’re considering a position at a law firm or already work in a legal environment, here are some ideas and principles to keep in mind.
I have begun to notice some strange behaviors afoot.
A well-organized, tidy and sleek workspace will not only change the perception of your peers, it will actually help you work better and feel more productive throughout your busy day.
