Want to be More Productive? You Don’t Need an All Day Course… Here’s why…
People often think that to become more “productive” they need to enrol in a full day training course, usually at an intermediate or advanced level because they’ve been using Excel for a few years. This generally means blocking a day out in their calendar and preparing themselves for information overload! But the truth I wish more people understood is that: It’s not full day training you need. You need a few better tips. Having been a trainer who delivered full day training programs, I know all too well how much attending a full day training session actually increased rather than …
Why Continuous Learning in Microsoft 365 is the Key to Productivity
Introduction Microsoft 365 incorporates everyday programs Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and well as a range of additional add on applications. However, unlike previous versions of Microsoft programs that updated with a once off fee and a significant change in look and feel, Microsoft 365 (which used to be called Office and the relevant year ie Office 2013) is a constantly changing and evolving ecosystem. Its constant evolution is designed to make working with the various programs faster and easier. Changes tend to be less overwhelming, because they are incremental and ‘gentle’ designed to keep users working in a consistent …
The Art of Consistency in Word 365: Painting Calm Over Your Documents
Ever opened a document in Word 365 and felt like it was all over the place?Perhaps there were different fonts, strange spacing and random colours. It is enough to make you reach for an energy drink! What if I told you that there is a simple tool in Microsoft Word 365 that, like the magic of Harry Potter, can bring consistency and peace back to your documents with a few simple clicks? That’s where Word 365’s Format Painter comes it…. Your shortcut to formatting zen! So What Is Format Painter? Like a digital paintbrush, the format painter makes lets you …
How to get more productive
Want to know how to get more productive? Start by learning to switch OFF! In a world of 24/7 connectivity, it can be hard to switch off. But in the same way our body needs sleep to recharge and regenerate, our mind needs time to be disconnected from technology. Make TODAY the day you decide to start switching off! This can be as simple as choosing not to check emails after 5pm on weeknights; or not checking email on weekends. It provides an opportunity for your brain to be disconnected from technology and for your thinking and to be exposed …
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know!
When I present, I tell audiences “You don’t know what you don’t know!” It’s one of my favourite things to say because it genuinely taps into technology’s true intent and purpose. I love how it creates “light bulb” moments when, after a presentation someone shares what they learnt and tells me they didn’t realise they don’t know what they don’t know. Our knowledge is limited to our experiences and is different to someone else’s. When you close yourself off to learning you miss the opportunity to grow and be challenged. To me, “You don’t know what you don’t know” is …
