By Meggin McIntosh, “The Ph.D. of Productivity”™ and Paper Tiger Expert
Some dandy acronyms exist that can increase your productivity (and that of your colleagues) when using email. Four of the best and easiest to implement are shared in this article.
EOM: End of Message – The time to use this acronym is when the [...]
By Meggin McIntosh, “The Ph.D. of Productivity”™ and Paper Tiger Expert
One way to diminish overwhelm is to hold things lightly. This is something I learned from my coach, Dr. Joelle Jay of Pillar Consulting. When we first started working together several years ago, she would hear me talking about all the things I [...]
By Meggin McIntosh, “The Ph.D. of Productivity”™ and Paper Tiger Expert
Do you use folders in your email system? If you do, then you’ll want to read this article to find out how to use them more effectively. If you don’t, then you’ll want to read this article to find out ways of setting [...]
You may have never thought about it, but when it comes to managing paper, you only have 5 options. We have outlined the options in our Document Management Decision Guide. Of course, we suggest indexing the files in your filing cabinet using The Paper Tiger Document Management and Filing System Software. The following article by [...]
By Meggin McIntosh, “The Ph.D. of Productivity”™ and Paper Tiger Expert
Systems are a key element to productivity. While you may not use every system every day, having systems that are available to you the moment you need them, helps you limit the amount of time you worry about a task so you can get right [...]
Principals With Two Schools - Staying Productive Using a Tickler File System
By Meggin McIntosh, “The Ph.D. of Productivity”™ and Paper Tiger Expert
Do you use a tickler file (also known as a 1-31 file)? I hope so because this simple, but powerful organizational tool makes a measurable difference in your productivity and peace of mind. But, what if [...]
This article by Meggin McIntosh is a great method to get your document management filing system back to order. If you have piles of paper files stacked up, use this method to get you back on track. Then go from there using The Paper Tiger Document Management and Filing System Software to stay on track [...]
By Meggin McIntosh
How about this (and see if it doesn’t ring true for you): For the average professional, at least ½ (i.e., 50%) of what comes into your email inbox is immediately delete-able. (new word, I think). So, using that statistic, take careful note of the ideas in this article.
When you open your email (only [...]
Here is a great article from one of our Paper Tiger Experts, Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D.
Many people struggle with feeling overwhelmed in their daily work lives. Getting and staying organized is vitally important to continued success. In this article, Meggin lays out a creative way using “The 3 Folders” to easily prioritize your work and greatly [...]
One way to stay positive in your home or work office, is to keep your document management system flowing smoothly by using The Paper Tiger. In this article, Meggin tells us other ways to stay positive!
Staying Positive in a Freaked-Out World – What Does Freaked-Out Look and Feel Life For Others?
By Meggin McIntosh
When you are [...]
By Meggin McIntosh
When you are taking the pulse on your productivity and the overall health of your ‘organization,’ you need to take a very good look at the ‘pixels’ related to your productivity. You can use this *P* word to think about a category that includes everything digital. For example, consider your
cell phones,
computer(s),
PDA,
TV,
websites,
LCD [...]
By Meggin McIntosh
Take your pulse right now – and then answer these questions:
Is it racing?
Is your pulse rapid?
Do you have a steady pulse?
Can you even find your pulse?
Now, let’s think about the pulse of your productivity. Ask and answer these questions:
Is it racing?
Is your pulse rapid?
Do you have a steady pulse?
Can you even find your [...]
This article by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D., The Ph.D. of Productivity(tm), is a great start to getting your workspace organized. Just add The Paper Tiger Filing System Software, and you’ve got a great plan.
Rid Your Workspace of Clutter – The Method of 9
I agree with the premise behind Marilyn Paul’s book title: “It’s Hard to Make [...]
