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Year: 2021

Get your disaster procedures in order

Whether you’re writing a procedure for how to route the mail or safely evacuate the building in the event of a fire, the process remains the same. A procedure is a procedure, no matter how big or small. Here are some sample disaster procedures you may want to include in your manual.

Asking for help on social media: Pitfalls and perils

As someone who is always wanting to know what you want to know in the area of technology, I often scan social media, for your questions, rants and raves. One of the most intoxicating sentiments is “I need help!” The world of social media, where help can be a click away, is a good spot to send up a flare.

How innovative ideas arise

Too often, we assume innovative ideas and meaningful changes require a blank slate. However, creative progress is rarely the result of throwing out all previous ideas and innovations and completely re-imagining the world. It is a process of iterating and expanding upon ideas that have already worked.

Google Voice: An antidote to unwanted messages and scams

From theft of personal and financial data to reputational harm, lost productivity, and much more, being extra secure in today’s digitally connected world sometimes feels like we need to act a little shady ourselves just to avoid being taken advantage of. Here are a few ways that we can use Google Voice to maintain at least a little anonymity and fend off unwanted junk.

Sell a meeting any way you can

Few people get excited when they see yet another meeting invitation float into their inbox. To intrigue and entice them a little, give the meeting a title. A title suggests that a real narrative may emerge and reminds people in a subtle way to stay focused on the topic. Make it funny, make it dramatic […]