Organizing

Clutter is slowing you down

July 9, 2019 Categorized in: Organizing

Desk clutter can have a negative effect on your productivity by distracting your brain at every moment. Try these four things.

3 questions about Microsoft Teams

July 2, 2019 Categorized in: Organizing

What’s the difference between the Teams app and SharePoint Team Sites? … How can I add my Group calendar to Teams? … What is the wiki supposed to be used for in Teams?

3 free online forms

June 3, 2019 Categorized in: Organizing

When was the last time you had a look at what’s new in online forms? Here’s what’s hot.

Conduct a content audit this summer

May 22, 2019 Categorized in: Organizing

If you want your social media game to be strong, you must start with strong content. Now is a great time to conduct a thorough content audit to determine if your content is up to snuff.
Consider this a reminder that when things get hectic, there’s one friend an admin can always rely on.
The popular pain relievers are different from one another and do different things in the body. All these common medications are called analgesics, but they’re one of two varieties of drugs. Here’s a breakdown.
How do you prepare others for unexpected interruptions or breakdowns in the processes that face them every day? With a good administrative procedures manual.

Managing information overload

September 6, 2018 Categorized in: Organizing

Do you feel that you’re fighting a losing battle in trying to keep up with the paper flow that comes across your desk every day? How can you get information overload under control? Here are some suggestions.
Storing logins and passwords … Protecting your home network … Moving emails from one computer to another
OneNote notebooks do seem to proliferate. So, if you’re ready to start cleaning things up, what should you look for?

Spruce up your digital files

June 27, 2018 Categorized in: Organizing

To keep your electronic files organized, you have to be ruthless and decisive. Use these quick tips.
Among your boxes of paper clips, Sharpie pens and seldom-used rubber bands, perhaps you should stock a dozen or two of travel-size hand sanitizers for your staff.
Most timesaving “secrets” are the best practices you’ve been hearing about since the advent of paper clips. The trick is, you have to try them out to discover whether they match your work style. And then you have to stick with them to gain the benefits. Here are three timesaving secrets recommended by administrative professionals: