I don’t know about you, but my job is rapid-fire. Everywhere I look there is something I could do. I can’t possibly get it all done. Actually, I don’t feel like doing some of it. Besides, some of these tasks or activities would require me to get more training. I’m sure your job is similar. How do we decide […]
We all have a lot to do. Our in-baskets are out-of-this-world. We have stacks and stacks of documents, lots and lots of emails, and people who involve us in all of their projects. I’m sure you play a very important role in your organization and your ideas and insight, are sought, by staff. So, how do you prioritize the […]
We’re all trying to go paperless…believe it or not. However, some coworkers are still burying us with documents. Some clients and colleagues still need signed originals. How do we handle the paperwork?
Let’s take a look at some causes for paperwork pressure: Indecision. Lack of a system. Perfectionism.
Here are some possible solutions for handling paperwork.
Develop a system for simplifying paperwork. […]
Your organization expects great results, not just great relationships. Throughout the day people may plop themselves in your office and want to chit chat. Of course, want to get along with people, but we also have to get things done. How do we handle drop-in visitors?
Let’s take a look at some causes for drop-in visitors: Open-door policy.
No plan for […]
Do you get lots of phone calls? Does your phone ever stop ringing? Do you find it difficult not to answer? How do we handle phone interruptions? Let’s take a look at some causes and solutions for phone interruptions.
Here are some causes: No planning for handling unexpected calls. No plans for un-availability. Lack of delegation. Inability to terminate the […]