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Handling Waiting For items in Gmail
Here is a fun trick for those of you on Gmail who are looking for a way to easily handle emails that you need track a response.
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Batteries - Rubber band the charged ones
Another in the category of dumb-dorky-things-to-do-that-work...
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Great Outlook Rule for Waiting For emails
Here is how to create a very handy rule in Outlook for filing sent emails directly into a Waiting For email folder. 1. Create a new email folder (Ctrl+Shift+E) and
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Cool/convenient lists to have
There are critical reminder-type lists that we all need to let our brain relax (re: outcomes and actions). There are other lists, though, that can be useful, fun, and interesting,
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Dictating on the run
[20 OCT 2000 update] - I just heard from someone in our network that the ICD-30 has been replaced by the Sony ICD-37. Difference is that it saves 45 minutes
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Phone Logs - Get rid of them
I run across numerous people who have created and are still clinging dependently on a "phone log" of some sort. If you are one of them, you should nix it. Actually,
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Record Retention Timetable
This is a standard records retention list that I got from my accounting firm...
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Speed Keys - for Windows & Outlook
Finally - a list of all the major Windows & Outlook shortcut keys...
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Stapler - Get one you can bang
Get a good old-fashioned stapler you can slam with your fist or your hand, on your desk. It'll be one of those way cool things people will make fun of
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Travel Checklist
I suggest that people build into their personal systems whatever checklists might prevent things from glitching on the back end, assuming they are reviewed appropriately. A great example, for people
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Travel Checklist - Ladies Version
I suggest that people build into their personal systems whatever checklists might prevent things from glitching on the back end, assuming they are reviewed appropriately. A great example, for people
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