Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Five Phases of Project Planning

Posted on June 25, 2012 by ianmckenzie

David Allen says, regardless of task size, the human brain goes through a Natural Planning Model. This is the process we use daily to organize regular tasks: e.g., getting dressed or driving to work. We go ahead and complete them without much thought. We … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Taking Effective Phone Messages

Posted on June 18, 2012 by ianmckenzie

In today’s computer-orientated business world, the telephone is still an important tool for connecting with your customers. There are few things more annoying than being handed a half crumpled piece of paper with semi-legible scrawl on it and being told that … Continue reading →

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Personal Organizer

Posted on June 11, 2012 by ianmckenzie

5 Advantages of a To-Do List One of the fundamental personal-organizer tools is the list of things you need to get done daily. It consolidates all your tasks in one place. From there you can prioritize them and tackle the important … Continue reading →

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Secrets of Body Language

Posted on June 10, 2012 by ianmckenzie

An interesting documentary from the History Channel on body language. Body language is a form of non-verbal communication, which consists of body posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements. Humans send and interpret such signals almost entirely subconsciously. John Borg … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Evernote

Posted on June 4, 2012 by ianmckenzie

Friends frequently ask me for advice on buying a camera. I invariably ask a couple of questions, what’s the budget and use for the camera. I give them a range of suggestions, with links to related product reviews, and let … Continue reading →

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