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Time Wasters In The Office: How To Avoid Classic Time Management Killers
There are many time wasters that contribute to poor time management and might lead you to wish you had more hours in the day to complete your work.The truth is that there are a few classic time wasters plus a few relatively new ones that help to sap your time and prevent you from having a productive day: 1. Visits from your coworkers. Having coworkers popping into your office or to your cubicle to talk can be one of the worst time wasters because not only does it take up your time, you might be hesitant to ask them to leave so you can get some work done. If you have a door that you can close, do so. People should get the message that you’re busy. Otherwise, try to find a quiet place such as a meeting room where you can be alone and left undisturbed.2. Making and receiving phone calls Another classic time waster is making and receiving personal phone calls. If you have caller ID, you can use it to screen calls and let certain calls go to voice mail so that you can handle them later. If you find that phone calls are hurting your time management, try to block out time when you make and receive
these entrepreneurial blunders you are in the process of making. Deduct five points fThere are many time wasters that contribute to poor time management and might lead you to wish you had more hours in the day to complete your work.The truth is that there are a few classic time wasters plus a few relatively new ones that help to sap your time and prevent you from having a productive day: 1. Visits from your coworkers. Having coworkers popping into your office or to your cubicle to talk can be one of the worst time wasters because not only does it take up your time, you might be hesitant to ask them to leave so you can get some work done. If you have a door that you can close, do so. People should get the message that you’re busy. Otherwise, try to find a quiet place such as a meeting room where you can be alone and left undisturbed.2. Making and receiving phone calls Another classic time waster is making and receiving personal phone calls. If you have caller ID, you can use it to screen calls and let certain calls go to voice mail so that you can handle them later. If you find that phone calls are hurting your time management, try to block out time when you make and receive
Creative and Innovative Culture, Change Management - Three Easy Tests
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation and innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation. From this simple definition, it is clear that certain cultural characteristics ought to be prevalent if creativity and innovation are to be maximised. And maximisation of these ought to be a priority for senior leaders, as those organisations that take them seriously, tend to be leaders in their field, tend to maintain their leadership position longer and are quicker to bounce back when competitors leap frog.There are many blocks that prevent expression of problems and hinder idea generation. Some solutions include:a) An environment of psychological safety and freedom – accepting an individual as unconditioned worth; recognising that the individual is capable of producing but that their value is not based on producing; understanding empathetically; understanding the individual from their point of feeling and view (Vernon, 1970).b) Tolerance of failure – Accepting that many ideas will fail before one worthwhile one will surface and reach commercialisat
It's hard to avoid certain mistakes, especially when you face a situation for the first time. In fact, many of the following mistakes are hard to avoid even if you're an old hand. Of course, these are not the only mistakes CEOs make, but they sure are common enough. Take the following self assessment: give yourself ten points for each of these entrepreneurial blunders you are in the process of making. Deduct five points fCreativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation and innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation. From this simple definition, it is clear that certain cultural characteristics ought to be prevalent if creativity and innovation are to be maximised. And maximisation of these ought to be a priority for senior leaders, as those organisations that take them seriously, tend to be leaders in their field, tend to maintain their leadership position longer and are quicker to bounce back when competitors leap frog.There are many blocks that prevent expression of problems and hinder idea generation. Some solutions include:a) An environment of psychological safety and freedom – accepting an individual as unconditioned worth; recognising that the individual is capable of producing but that their value is not based on producing; understanding empathetically; understanding the individual from their point of feeling and view (Vernon, 1970).b) Tolerance of failure – Accepting that many ideas will fail before one worthwhile one will surface and reach commercialisat
The ONLY Way To Resign
Once you've accepted the offer with your new employer and set the start date, obviously the next step is to let your current employer know you'll be leaving. Write a brief letter of resignation (the operative word there is "brief").If you feel a need out of loyalty or guilt to write anything more than a few short sentences, curb it. The only information your letter needs to contain are the following two (possibly three) items: that you are leaving your current company what your last date of employment will be, and if you feel comfortable adding a sentence or two about how you enjoyed working for your current company, and you appreciate the opportunity to have been a part of the organization, tack that on It should NOT include: why you are leaving where you are going what you will be doing in your new position how much you will be making when you get there how bad you feel about leaving (or conversely, how glad you are to be going!) Make an appointment with your boss and hand deliver the letter. Tell him verbally the same words that
st time. In fact, many of the following mistakes are hard to avoid even if you're an old hand. Of course, these are not the only mistakes CEOs make, but they sure are common enough. Take the following self assessment: give yourself ten points for each of these entrepreneurial blunders you are in the process of making. Deduct five points fOnce you've accepted the offer with your new employer and set the start date, obviously the next step is to let your current employer know you'll be leaving. Write a brief letter of resignation (the operative word there is "brief").If you feel a need out of loyalty or guilt to write anything more than a few short sentences, curb it. The only information your letter needs to contain are the following two (possibly three) items: that you are leaving your current company what your last date of employment will be, and if you feel comfortable adding a sentence or two about how you enjoyed working for your current company, and you appreciate the opportunity to have been a part of the organization, tack that on It should NOT include: why you are leaving where you are going what you will be doing in your new position how much you will be making when you get there how bad you feel about leaving (or conversely, how glad you are to be going!) Make an appointment with your boss and hand deliver the letter. Tell him verbally the same words that
Vinyl Banners for the Right Occasion
The sinage marketplace is competitive! Consequently, some companies are going to focus on price and neglect quality. To complicate the situation, companies that produce stock vinyl banner material offer a bevy of different materials based on weights/thickness, color, reflective properties, ink absorption properties, etc. Take a gander at just one description of one type of banner from a leading manufacturer’s website: http://www.averygraphics.com/pls/avery/avery_ext_util.display?p_name=JUPITER_13_OZ_BANNER.PDF It is not surprising that consumers get overwhelmed (sign makers too).I will try to keep things simple and cut to the chase. The consumer needs to weigh price versus use. For example, if you are looking for an indoor banner, keep the weight to 10 oz. I also recommend hems (sewing the banner so it will be reinforced) and grommets (metal rings placed about every two feet on the banner – usually only on the top and bottom) to make sure the banner is supported sufficiently when hung. But there are caveats. I know some business men and women that use their company trade show banner over and over again as ne
old hand. Of course, these are not the only mistakes CEOs make, but they sure are common enough. Take the following self assessment: give yourself ten points for each of these entrepreneurial blunders you are in the process of making. Deduct five points fThe sinage marketplace is competitive! Consequently, some companies are going to focus on price and neglect quality. To complicate the situation, companies that produce stock vinyl banner material offer a bevy of different materials based on weights/thickness, color, reflective properties, ink absorption properties, etc. Take a gander at just one description of one type of banner from a leading manufacturer’s website: http://www.averygraphics.com/pls/avery/avery_ext_util.display?p_name=JUPITER_13_OZ_BANNER.PDF It is not surprising that consumers get overwhelmed (sign makers too).I will try to keep things simple and cut to the chase. The consumer needs to weigh price versus use. For example, if you are looking for an indoor banner, keep the weight to 10 oz. I also recommend hems (sewing the banner so it will be reinforced) and grommets (metal rings placed about every two feet on the banner – usually only on the top and bottom) to make sure the banner is supported sufficiently when hung. But there are caveats. I know some business men and women that use their company trade show banner over and over again as ne
Approachability FAQ's Answered, Part 2
The following questions come directly from hand-written audience evaluations from my speeches. I hope they provide you with great insight into approachability!How can I get over fear of rejection? First of all, you’re not alone. Fear of rejection is the #1 reason humans are terrified of public speaking, afraid to approach others, and especially, ask others out on dates. (Boy have I been there before!)My suggestion: reps. It’s just like working out. Let’s say you did 20 reps of 50 lbs. every day for two weeks. The third week, you could easily move up to 65 lbs, right? The same goes with communication. You need reps. If you’re afraid of being rejected by someone, practice engaging with people who CAN’T reject you.Strike up casual conversations with retail salespeople, waitresses, even bus drivers to create positive experiences that build confidence. Then, the more you experience acceptance from these people, the more likely you will be to approach others in the future.How do you incorporate creative, open ended questions into small talk? Obviously, you don’t want t
mon enough. Take the following self assessment: give yourself ten points for each of these entrepreneurial blunders you are in the process of making. Deduct five points fThe following questions come directly from hand-written audience evaluations from my speeches. I hope they provide you with great insight into approachability!How can I get over fear of rejection? First of all, you’re not alone. Fear of rejection is the #1 reason humans are terrified of public speaking, afraid to approach others, and especially, ask others out on dates. (Boy have I been there before!)My suggestion: reps. It’s just like working out. Let’s say you did 20 reps of 50 lbs. every day for two weeks. The third week, you could easily move up to 65 lbs, right? The same goes with communication. You need reps. If you’re afraid of being rejected by someone, practice engaging with people who CAN’T reject you.Strike up casual conversations with retail salespeople, waitresses, even bus drivers to create positive experiences that build confidence. Then, the more you experience acceptance from these people, the more likely you will be to approach others in the future.How do you incorporate creative, open ended questions into small talk? Obviously, you don’t want t
Does Customer Service Still Exist?
What's considered Customer Service these days?Every time I pick up the phone to call any business, it seems like.. ... no, it doesn't seem, but it's a fact that I end up spending a good 3 to 4 minutes going through an automated service that supposedly can answer my questions for me. By the time I actually get to speak to a "real" human, I've forgotten what it was I was calling for.Then there's the customer service representatives that answer your questions with the standard , pre-rehearsed comments that they have spent weeks trained on. When you ask them to put you through to a Supervisor, they again try to take up more of your time asking you to relay your concerns to them.I don't know about you; and maybe it's my age. (Now I'm thinking I must be getting old). but, I do remember a time when we actually heard a human voice on the other end of the phone. We have come a long way have'nt we? Whether it's right or wrong remains to be seen. What am I saying? It's not a matter of whether it's right or wrong. IT IS WRONG!!!How we go about changing it is what we SHOULD be looking at. Standing up and being
these entrepreneurial blunders you are in the process of making. Deduct five points for those you have narrowly avoided. Your score, of course, will be kept confidential, but do seek help. Fast!What's considered Customer Service these days?Every time I pick up the phone to call any business, it seems like.. ... no, it doesn't seem, but it's a fact that I end up spending a good 3 to 4 minutes going through an automated service that supposedly can answer my questions for me. By the time I actually get to speak to a "real" human, I've forgotten what it was I was calling for.Then there's the customer service representatives that answer your questions with the standard , pre-rehearsed comments that they have spent weeks trained on. When you ask them to put you through to a Supervisor, they again try to take up more of your time asking you to relay your concerns to them.I don't know about you; and maybe it's my age. (Now I'm thinking I must be getting old). but, I do remember a time when we actually heard a human voice on the other end of the phone. We have come a long way have'nt we? Whether it's right or wrong remains to be seen. What am I saying? It's not a matter of whether it's right or wrong. IT IS WRONG!!!How we go about changing it is what we SHOULD be looking at. Standing up and being
1. Big Customer Syndrome
If more than 50 percent of your revenues come from any one customer you may be headed for a meltdown. While it both is easier and more profitable to deal with a small number of
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