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Maximizing Your Productivity with Technology
How to Use the Latest Tools, Templates, and Tricks
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We’ve become dependent upon computers, email, voicemail, the Internet, Blackberries, PDAs, cell phones, and pagers.  These devices connect us to the world of work.  Today, you must be technologically savvy.  Technology can undoubtedly improve your productivity, but it can make you LESS productive if you’re not careful.  This seminar discusses how to use the latest technologies to your advantage, without letting technology take advantage of you. 

Course Objectives

1. Manage your email in-box effectively and keep it empty and organized.
2. Discover simple tricks to reduce information overload and the volume of data you receive.
3. Automate tasks and save time with filters, navigation techniques, macros, templates, and other computer tricks.
4. Learn keyboard shortcuts to make common functions a breeze.
5. Understand standard email manners and how to avoid wasting people’s time.
6. Observe some great software demonstrations that reduce keystrokes, let you stop trying to remember passwords, and save countless hours of time.
7. Determine when to use paper, a gadget, software, or a combination.
8. Balance compulsive addictions to the Crackberry and find a balance that meets your work and personal needs.
9. Make the Internet work for you; conduct power web searches without wasting time.
10. Organize your computer logically, so you can find files quickly and easily.
11. Travel with a virtual office and stay connected on the road.
12. Discover the latest software, hardware, tools, accessories, and gadgets that will boost your personal productivity.

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