Where admins would like to lend a hand
An OfficeTeam and IAAP survey of 4,415 administrative professionals asked: “In which of the following areas would you like to assist at your company?” Their top choice: event planning.
Category: Productivity
Fight back against tech distractions
The advent of smartphones, tablets and social media keep you connected, but they also create distractions that hinder your efficiency. Try these tricks to improve productivity:
Doing the right thing at the right time
Not all hours are created equally, observes author and speaker Tom Searcy. The secret is to review your calendar and make sure you’re doing the right things at the right times.
Productivity secrets from the tech pros
Technology has the power to greatly enhance productivity, but if you’re like most of us, on average you only use 13% of the features in your software tools. PCWorld went to the experts to glean their favorite tricks and tips. Here are five:
Google VP’s secret to avoiding burnout
“I have a theory that burnout is about resentment,” says Google VP Marissa Mayer. “And you beat it by knowing what it is you’re giving up that makes you resentful.”
Creating those light-bulb moments
The next time you need a creative approach or solution, nix the disciplined mental focus and instead let your mind wander. In his new book, Imagine: How Creativity Works, Jonah Lehrer says that laser-like focus actually inhibits creative thinking.
Organizing a virtual meeting for execs
Nowadays, executives more often are meeting virtually, through instant messaging, video chat and other tools. Here’s how to organize a virtual meeting, and prepare participants to get the most out of the session.
Admin pros’ best time-management tips
Odds are, you’re wasting time. A Salary.com survey reveals that the average employee admits to wasting roughly two hours each workday. Top time-management advice from admin pros:
Ask three important questions to determine what’s most important
To determine what’s most important, says time management expert Hyrum W. Smith, ask: “Why am I doing this?” “Should I really be doing this?” and “Do I want to do this?”
1-Minute Strategies: June ’12
Start each day with a prioritized to-do list, dividing it into A-B-C tasks … Ditch the half-truths, even the little white lies you tell to make someone feel better … Earn respect of senior management by showing the ROI for whatever you’re proposing.