There use to be serious technical hurdles to creating a paperless office. That isn't the case any more. The components of a paperless office are readily available and not particularly expensive. Read on for some great resources that will help you "go paperless". 8 Tips for Going Paperless-Sheila Riley Now that technology offers so many different options for organizing documents and facilitating communication, using telecommunication instead of regular mail is a good option for many people. This article gives some ideas that were developed and used by the Blue Valley school district in Overland Park, KS. The Perils and Perks of Going Paperless-James Champy As technology … [Read more...] about Going Paperless – Other Resources
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Productivity Magazine
An article from Productivity501 was featured in the debut issue of Productivity Magazine. You can download a PDF for free here. … [Read more...] about Productivity Magazine
The Problem With Media
One evening I'm reading a hard cover book. The next morning when I get in my car, I start playing the audio version through the car stereo at the point I left off. While waiting for a lunch appointment, I read a few more pages off my cell phone. Later on at gym, I listen to 15 minutes of the book on my iPod. The next morning, I finish off the book on my eBook reader while on a long train ride. If you haven't figured it out, the paragraph above is pure fiction. It represents the way I want to consume media. While all of this is technically possible, publishers' view of how people will read books doesn't allow for this type of usage in any cost effective manner. They will want to sell you … [Read more...] about The Problem With Media
Winner Announced
Angela from Louisiana won our latest ergonomic giveaway. Also Kevin Butler sent us a response to some of the questions people had asked on our original interview with him. We still have one more wrist support mouse pad to give away (courtesy of Fellowes), so stay tuned. It’s exciting to see so many responses on what I feel is one of the most important components to maintaining a high quality of life in today’s heavy work load world. While any cost might seem difficult to justify, the proper workstation investments will pay for themselves almost immediately. This can be seen either in increased safety or productivity. A basic worksurface (i.e. desk) is not ergonomically … [Read more...] about Winner Announced
10 Articles on Exercise
Plan Your Meals and Exercise in Advance-The Office Diet Sometimes it is easy to fall out of a routine that requires daily effort to continue. For those that are trying to cut back on calories, it is no different. This article gives readers some helpful tips on how to stay organized with their meal and exercise planning on the road to success. Why Exercise Can Reduce Anxiety-Overcoming Social Anxiety For those of us that feel stressed in crowded places or even around a few people, perhaps regular exercise would be a valid option to help eliminate those feelings of anxiety. In this article the author speaks about how exercise has been a proven method for dealing with social anxiety. 5 … [Read more...] about 10 Articles on Exercise
Box.net Review
Collaboration on large, complex projects can be a big hassle. Giving out hard copies can create an even bigger mess if someone loses his or her copy of the information! Most of the time it is just plainly more productive to solve a problem once and for all, instead of solving that same dilemma multiple times. The people at Box.net have come up with a neat new way to share and edit information efficiently, making it possible to access all informational aspects of a project in the same place! This product streamlines the communication between team members or departments efficiently and competently. However, although Box.net is a logical choice for the workplace, it could also be used for … [Read more...] about Box.net Review
Continuing Links of Interest…
How to Have a Civil Political Debate-Art of Manliness Often, political debates are marred by improper approaches to presenting opposing ideas. This article would be helpful to anyone that is looking to improve their debate etiquette. New Workspace-Behance Magizine With fuel prices on the rise, there is a growing movement towards telecommuting and working from home. This article is an interesting read that examines the drawbacks and benefits of working from home. Why iPhone Owners Don't Need Wallets-The Cranking Widgets Blog At times, clutter can become very overwhelming. However, this article looks at a new way to reduce the amount of clutter in your wallet! 5 Ways to Fall Asleep … [Read more...] about Continuing Links of Interest…
Gifts for Getting Things Done
A relative of mine had been trying unsuccessfully to get a letter from a doctor. The letter was important for part of an insurance settlement, but the doctor was always busy or gone and the letter just never seemed to get written. I offered to help, so I called and talked to one of the nurses. She was sympathetic and said she would try to help, but the doctor was, after all, a doctor and it was really up to him. I thanked her and got off the phone. My wife pointed out that when she worked as a nurse, food was often a very big motivator. An hour or so later, my assistant had located a bakery nearby and ordered them a batch of cookies along with a note thanking them for their … [Read more...] about Gifts for Getting Things Done
10 Articles on Managing Email
Managing Email: The Great American Timesuck-CEO Blog Though email was intended to make our lives easier, sometimes it does just the opposite! This article provides a list of suggestions that would be helpful to anyone that feels slightly buried by the mountain of messages lurking in the corners of their inboxes. Sharepoint: Managing Access Request Emails-Shankar's Musings At times, programs dealing with email can become slightly confusing because of the convolutions one must go through to work with them. This article offers some helpful advice for those that need a few tips dealing with access request emails. Managing Email Stress-Nicky Jurd Sometimes, though we know what needs to be … [Read more...] about 10 Articles on Managing Email
Standing on Shoulders of Giants
You've probably read the quote from Isaac Newton: If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants. The idea is that we can leverage the work of people before us in order to do things that wouldn't be possible on our own. If you want to create a new type of time-saving computer application, you don' t have to start with inventing a computer. You don't even need to completely understand how a computer works in order to leverage it for your success. Learning to use the results, accomplishments, and skills of others doesn't always come naturally. While you might not be tempted to reinvent the computer, it can be very easy to overlook the input from your friends and … [Read more...] about Standing on Shoulders of Giants