Managing Priorities in Excel is one of the most common ways individuals and teams stay on top of their workload. However, when managing tasks, projects or a group of people, it can be difficult to prioritize and stay organized; communication through email, over the phone, or even in person can get lost in translation or…
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Order Management Spreadsheet Not Cutting It?
Earlier this week, my boss pulled me over to his desk to present me with new case: somebody had sent over an order management spreadsheet full of tasks, task owners, and due dates and asked if they could integrate it into our system. Now, I’m not just saying this, but after working here for 6…
Read moreTransitioning from GTD – Step by Step from GTD to Project Management
Getting Things Done, by David Allen, is one of the most popularly subscribed to productivity methods. It’s no surprise that we receive a number of requests from our users who are wondering about transitioning from GTD to Priority Matrix. The GTD method has become so popular in large part because it recognizes the growing complexity…
Read moreNever Enough Time? 3 Strategies to Beat the Clock
Productivity in the workplace is identified as getting the most done, in the least amount of time, while using the fewest resources possible. With only so many hours in the workday, what’s the best way to hit this trio of targets? Here are the 3 secrets that managers who feel like there’s never enough time use to…
Read moreHow to Make Your Employees Want Success as Much as You Do
Sometimes, it can be difficult to make employees want success as badly as you do. As the CEO of a small company, or the manager of a small team, you’re invested in your mission. This is what keeps you going above and beyond, both inside the office, and at home, where I know you’re reading…
Read more9 of the Best Tech Gadgets for Entrepreneurs
This is a guest post by Niraj Ranjan Rout from Hiver Productivity is a practice that you inculcate consciously in the beginning, and it gradually becomes a part of who you are. Even more so, you cannot afford to be sloppy when you are an entrepreneur – the bent of mind comes with the territory. I…
Read moreA Guide to Managing Multiple Priorities
Managing multiple priorities can result in important jobs being shuttled aside while you spend extra time on low priority tasks. What’s more, balancing multiple priorities becomes even more difficult when all of the items in your work load are of high importance. You simply cannot work on everything at once. And even if you feel as…
Read more10 IT Management Blogs You Need To Follow Now!
Extra, extra, read all about IT Management Blogs! IT Managers have many priorities on their list. To add to an already-full plate (or desk, should I say) there is a continuous slew of new information to keep up with in the this rapidly-changing field. Even the best IT Managers can benefit from reading up on their…
Read moreHow to: Avoid Procrastination in the Workplace
Everybody procrastinates in the workplace at one point or another. It seems all too easy to fall into an internet wormhole, daydream about the weekend, or fix our attention on menial tasks. However, procrastination in the workplace greatly hinders our success, and can cost direly. Think about this: the national average salary of a software engineer is about $90,000, according to…
Read more6 Tips for Managing Employees While Away from the Office
Managing employees while away from the office can be tough, as you lose a birds-eye view of what each team member is doing. However, whether you are on a vacation, an out-of-town meeting, or simply away from the office on leave, there are ways to keep close eyes on your employees and keep progress moving forward without…
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