Managing Purpose & Priorities with Richard Maybury
I am seeing an increase in the number of questions from our client’s people who have opted to use an Apple Mac and iPhone / iPad within a Microsoft Exchange environment. They have challenges in bringing the full functionality of their firm’s systems, software and productivity tools to bear on their chosen tool. So, they are often looking for individual solutions to the way they manage their results and workload through these tools. outlook for Mac support resources
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Another great conversation at my IoD Surrey People Forum on Friday 4th November. A big thanks to everyone for their attendance, their insights and their contributions to the conversation. I came away with much to think about. Here are my memory prompters from my notes which I am happy to share with you here: [click to continue…]
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Here is a simple, low cost, personal and direct way to spread some joy to those who could use it this Christmas.
You can do this yourself or with your own children, with a bunch of friends, with your work colleagues, through your local community groups, schools, clubs and churches. There are so many ways to make a direct difference this Christmas. The best way to recycle an old shoe box
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I am not a Mac-Head and I don’t own an i-anything (although I have bought plenty for my family!) I am, however a big Steve Jobs business fan.
I love language and the power of words and this video is one of my favourite Leadership video clips ever …. and it is NOT the ubiquitous 2005 Stanford Commencement address …… [click to continue…]
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The 23rd September marks the start of the 100 day countdown to December 31 – and even fewer official work days to achieve our career and business goals for the year. Whether we are on target or not, now is a great time to get serious again on the priorities that matter most to us. 3 ways to finish 2011 strong
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I have just returned from another excellent Shipley’s Business Club breakfast and am writing this, literally, on the run between meetings because there were a few items of collective wisdom that resonated with me and which, I hope, will be helpful to you….
We were looking at …… Trusted Advisor indicators
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I’m guessing that you work in a world where much of the information you create, collaborate on and consume is digital, so do I. And that’s the problem!
I’m also guessing that you work with real people and your business might even be shifting physical product. And, out there, with them, we use pen and paper – see the problem?
We often have to convert our meeting notes, our agreed next-actions, our scribbled thoughts and illuminating diagrams into a digital format so we can collaborate, prioritise and add value to them when we get back to our desks.
In my book, that’s always been duplicated effort – and by definition that is not exactly productive working. So, here’s how I have squared the circle… How a simple pen improves workload management
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Sometimes when you are sharing Outlook calendars you don’t want your colleagues to see full details on your existing calendar commitments even though you appreciate the benefits of a collaborative team working approach to your mutual priority management activities. Make multiple Outlook appointments Private
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