Collaboration within a project team is, of course, necessary. When members of that team are geographically dispersed or include people from different organizations (for instance: freelancers, consultants, and clients), having the right tools to facilitate that collaboration efficiently is essential. Over the years of working with various teams, I have come to appreciate having certain tools available as part of any project. Ideally, your project management process includes all these tools.
Read MoreI had the pleasure of speaking at uWestFest in March and have since created a video version of my talk.
Read MoreSo, I finally upgraded from Office 2003, which I have been using since, probably, 2003, to Office 2010.At first I was worried that I would immediately be less efficient because I knew that the UI chan
Read MoreI bet you have downloaded software from the Internet – either freeware, or paid – which has become an indispensible part of your techie toolbox. So, if you had to replace your harddrive, or move to a brand-spanking new computer, how easy would it be for you to re-install those essential programs?
Read MoreSo, John Reese, internet millionaire, sent out an email yesterday referring to his recent decision to trash his Twitter account with 25,000 followers.
Read MoreDerek Franklin has created a nifty “ClarityMap” related to accomplishing more toward your important work and goals each day. It prints beautifully in color and is a handy reminder to do what matters
Read MoreWorking out a tangle of embroidery floss has a lot in common with solving other problems in life. Four tips about accomplishing both.
Read MoreSo, even though I am a pretty organized gal, I was getting tired of some of the clutter in my (very small) office space. One thing that I could never seem to do was keep papers from piling on my deskt
Read MoreHmm... As an organizing/efficiency expert, I am a bit skeptical about Eric Abramson's concept of "optimal messiness." - I don't necessarily disagree with his main premise, that over organizing (organizing continually for organizing sake) is detrimental to productivity, but I am afraid that this could become an excuse for people who are in absolutely no danger of being "too organized."
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