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Office Productivity Tips
By: Emyth.com
02. May. 2008
We all benefit from working smarter. Being more productive means making more efficient use of time and resources, both in and out of the office. This week, we share ways to make time in the office more productive.
Manage Time
Work Longer Hours Early in the Week
Get a jump on the work week by putting in extra effort on Monday and Tuesday. You will power through Wednesday and cruise toward the weekend with energy and time to spare.
Use Instant Messaging Software
If your office policy allows, consider installing one of the readily-available Instant Messaging (IM) software products. You can then save your co-worker IM handles on your IM 'buddy list'. When questions come up, sending an instant message can quickly get answers. You can also copy to and from IM windows, making it easy to share URLs and text.
Ask in Real Time
If you need information from a co-worker, IM them, call them or walk over to their desk and ask them for it. Don't send an email, set up a meeting or ignore the missing data.
Budget Time for Small Projects
Even if that important shipment has production issues, you still need to complete your expense report. Spend an hour or so each day on the small tasks.
Organize
Evaluate and Act
Quick reviews of incoming material and immediate action will help keep your desk clutter-free. Quickly scan documents and decide upon next steps; either take immediate action, forward to the proper person, file for later, or toss into the recycle bin.
Write Effective Email
Get good at creating emails that tell whole stories. You can minimize the number of email roundtrips if ideas are more completely defined at each delivery.
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