When you hear a business person boast about not being organized and still being successful, chances are that they have a team behind them, including a spouse, who manages their calendar and their paperwork, ensuring that they sign the correct contracts on time and that they show up for the appropriate meetings. The team's organization leads to t
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Is Being Neat and Organized Overrated? You vote.
Posted by dlanders under NewsFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 5995 days ago
Daylighting: How Sunlight in Your Office Dramatically Improves Productivity
Posted by dlanders under TechnologyFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 5995 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 3, 2008 2:03 am
Office lighting is also a major user of electrical power and a source of greenhouse emissions. In contrast, natural light is available and cost-effective, leading to “daylighting” which is defined as a building design that makes effective use of outside light in relation to heating, cooling, and lighting, and it also works to improve employee prod
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Time Trashing & Organization: More Than Meets the Eye
Posted by dlanders under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 6006 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 27, 2008 5:49 pm
Trashing is what happens when more time is spent switching between tasks than actually accomplishing useful work. While organizing your work space and your personal life is positive, make sure that you do not spend more time on the planning than in actually doing the work.
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How Paper Tiger Software Helps You with File Management
Posted by dlanders under Products and ServicesFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 6008 days ago
You have three types of files that you deal with every day:
* Daily Action: Things you still need to do
* Project Files: Active folders that are ongoing for a specific period of time
* Reference Files: Nothing more needs to be done on that item, but you want to keep it for possible future reference
The strength of the Paper Tig
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Improving Executive Function: How Time Management Systems Strengthen Performance
Posted by dlanders under ResourcesFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 6012 days ago
Made Hot by: on May 19, 2008 7:09 pm
To limit sustained harm to your brain's executive functioning, you need to find ways to lessen daily stress that can result from multitasking. To counter this need for multitasking:
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Is the Home Office Falling Out of Favor?
Posted by dlanders under ManagementFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 6012 days ago
With gas prices rising rapidly, the advantages of working from a home office seem to be increasing. Not only is the act of commuting stressful for many, but now it is costing you a lot more to get to your job.
Unfortunately the telecommuting trend seems to be reversing a bit. Some of the biggest corporate proponents...
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Teaching Work Life Balance to Our Children Through Example
Posted by dlanders under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 6026 days ago
You are an example to your children in everything you do. Your example teaches them how to be responsible, how to treat others, and how to eat and exercise. What are you teaching them about your work life balance?
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How to Manage your Time in the Mornings
Posted by dlanders under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 6026 days ago
Are your time management skills put to the test every morning? Does your early routine cause you and your family stress? Just a few simple steps can help you begin your day in an organized and efficient way! Every good morning begins the night before.
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Be Flexible to Be Competitive in the Global Marketplace
Posted by dlanders under ManagementFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 6026 days ago
The opportunities to expand in today's global economy often seem daunting. Yet there are basic steps that pertain at every level of expansion and transition. No matter the size of the company you work for, there are times when work expectations might change and opportunities arise. Whether it's a departmental shift, a promotion, a permanent reloca
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Are You Time Challenged in the Reading Arena?
Posted by dlanders under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.productivitytoday.com 6026 days ago
Having a stack of information piled on a credenza where you see it every day is not the best way to jump into a prioritized, productive daily routine. That pile confronts you several times a day and does create guilt for not getting around to it, even when you are the last person and so have eliminated the time pressure. To keep up...
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