Coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced many people to work from home so that they can be safe. To help with the challenge of working from home, Robin Naughton, Jessie Zairo, and Margaret Hade teamed up to provide tips on how to stay organized and productive while working from home. There are five tips and a bonus!
Tag: Productivity Tools & Tips
Adding Kanban for Outlook Tasks
Outlook tasks are good on their own, but sometimes you want a bit more. Since I’ve been using Kanban, a project management method, I wanted my Outlook tasks to reflect that style.
Tech Tips: Batch Create Folders (PC)
Today’s topic is about batch processing. I rather enjoy batch processing because it is an opportunity to learn the intricate nature of a process and then design a method to automate that process. The batch process below is quick and easy to do on a PC.
A Personal List Notebook
Writing things down has always been my way to learn and to remember, and as such, I have developed habits that help to keep me productive and reflective. I write lists in my notebook. I find lists to be exactly right for being productive and for keeping track of what I’ve done, what I’m currently doing, and what I’m planning to do next. Some of these lists turn into checklists, but they mostly record my thoughts and plans.
Job Rejections
Today’s job application process is badly designed, convoluted, and a test of sanity. It is designed not to hire, but rather to check boxes and create negative experiences. Going through the process, it is easy to notice that the systems and the humans don’t work well with each other. The …
Interview Glass Cube
There are moments when you realize that the interview is like being arrested, getting locked in a room with no windows and sitting at a table waiting to be grilled.