Below you will find pages that utilize the taxonomy term “productivity”
November 6, 2023
Integrating Auto Out-of-Office Responses with Your Workflow
In today’s fast-paced work environment, managing communication efficiently is crucial for maintaining productivity. One often overlooked tool for achieving this is the auto out-of-office response. While commonly used for indicating absence due to vacations or personal days, auto out-of-office responses can be a powerful component of your daily workflow. Here’s how.
Setting Expectations Clear and informative out-of-office messages do more than just inform others of your absence; they manage expectations. Whether you’re in a meeting for the next two hours or focusing on a project for the day, an appropriate message can set clear boundaries and let others know when they can expect a response.
April 3, 2023
6 Productive Ways to Use Google Calendar
Google Calendar is a powerful tool that can help you manage your time and stay organized. Here are five ways you can use it to be more productive:
Schedule Your Day One of the most basic ways to use Google Calendar is to schedule your day. Block out time for your work, meetings, exercise, and other activities. This will help you stay on track and make sure you have enough time for everything you need to do.
March 16, 2023
How Auto OOO came to be
Many times we have had to deal with emails that go like:
Hey! I sent you an email two days ago and I still haven’t heard from you. I need your input ASAP!!! Can I give you a call? Regards,
Sometimes followed a few hours later by others like:
Ms. Tane, I find your lack of response disrespectful and you are putting the project at risk. We should be re-evaluating our current engagement model and consider if our collaboration continues to make sense for both parties.