The trouble with a ‘Sunshine Fund’

  • August 20, 2010

Fran’s work group plans to start a “Sunshine Fund” to buy gifts for special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings and baby showers. Her co-worker,...

1-minute strategies from AdminProToday.com

  • July 13, 2010

Each month, AdminProToday.com puts together a digestible collection of 1-minute strategies that help you save time and stress. Here are the 10 most recent time-saving...

10 quick tips for BlackBerry users

  • April 26, 2010

Are you maximizing all that your BlackBerry offers to simplify your life? Here are 10 shortcuts: 1. Create the @ symbol and the dot when typing e-mail addresses by...

4 PowerPoint rules you should follow

  • February 01, 2010

To help an audience tune in to your PowerPoint presentation instead of zoning out, stick to these four cardinal rules from communications coach Carmine Gallo when...

Are you as organized as Bill Gates?

  • January 05, 2010

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates uses digital tools to get things done. No surprise there, but are you using any of his top tactics?

Facing a new boss after a reorganization?

  • July 13, 2009

New bosses are popping up lately, as more offices streamline staff. If that’s the case in your office, cast yourself in the best possible light—quickly....

1-Minute Strategies: April ’09

  • April 19, 2009

Cut back on workday spending ... Keep your mind primed for work by clearing away the cobwebs ... Know the right way to vent to relieve stress ... Think “ABB”...

Streamline email subject lines

  • March 26, 2009

How many times have you received an email message with the subject line “Hi” or “Question” or, even worse, no subject at all? Here’s a...

Staple right, staple left or staple middle?

  • January 04, 2009

Say that within a three-page document, the first and third pages are vertical, and the middle page is horizontal. How do you arrange them for stapling? Do you turn...

Cap your conference with a post-con

  • October 01, 2007

Your big conference went off without a hitch. In fact, it went so smoothly, your boss might not realize how well you handled everything.

Taming the meeting monsters

  • October 01, 2007

If your meetings are like most, your control of things will be challenged by "meeting monsters"--strong personalities that can derail your efforts.