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 Hi everyone,Welcome to Productivity Plus, your weekly newsletter on how to get more done in less time. VALERIE'S TIP: Don’t be a hero - just ask someone  When a task is taking an inordinately long time or if you are working on a project that seems overwhelming, don't try to be a hero. While it's great to figure things out for yourself, if you've already invested a fair bit of time doing this, just ask someone who knows the answer.It seems like such a simple solution but many of us don’t do it. Instead we bang our heads against a brick wall getting increasingly frustrated that it won't work - or that we can't figure out how to do it. So save yourself the mental anguish and the wasted hours - and go ask the experts. When could this happen? 1. Do you have IT issues? Call the help desk. They may be able to solve it for you in a fraction of the time you'd take to figure it out. 2. Trying to figure out how to use new software? Find out who the guru is in your office and ask them for some tips. If not, enrol in a course. Once you learn how to use the software properly, it's a lot better than figuring it out via trial and error. 3. Not sure which direction your career should take? Stop the confusion and get some clarity by talking to a careers counsellor or mentor. The bottom line is that there's always someone who will be an expert on whatever issue you are facing. You just need to seek them out - it’s worth it. WE RECOMMEND: Lifehacker: 88 Tech Tricks to Turbocharge Your Day  This book by Gina Tripani will help you get things done faster - which is a concept we love at the Business and Careers Institute. There 88 lifehacks which are "clever shortcuts and lesser-known, faster ways to complete a task". A spin-off from the popular Lifehacker blog, the focus is on how to streamline your personal productivity and optimise your workflow. You’ll learn "hacks" like:
One-day workshop: Upgrading to Office 2007  Have you recently upgraded to Office 2007? Is your team struggling with the NEW features, tabs and ribbons? Even though it's the same suite of programs, Office 2007 can seem like a whole new software package. You need to use it in a different way to previous versions.If you have upgraded from Office 2003 (or earlier), all you need is the right training to learn our intuitive way to navigate your new software. At the end of the workshop, your team will get rid of frustrating attempts to figure out how Office 2007 works. They will become power users of this new software. What past students say: "This has upgraded my skill set and looks great on my CV. In this tight economic climate, it will help me to find a suitable role. Loved the manual given too, it is extremely helpful." - Angela Deheaume What: Upgrading to Office 2007 When: Thursday 16 April 2009 Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $325 (includes GST) You will receive a comprehensive take-home manual which is a handy reference for the future. Click here to receive a course outline. Or enrol here.  QUICK CLICK: Instant indentCtrl + M In MS Word you hold the Ctrl key and press M to indent your paragraph to the default indentation; usually 1.25cm in from the margin. PAUL'S TIPS: Quick spelling corrections Right-click a word that is underlined in red to see MS Word's suggestions for the correct spelling. Simply choose the correct word from the popup menu and your word will be replaced. Alternatively you can press F7 to run a Spelling and Grammar check on the whole document. TOTALLY UNNECESSARY GEEK GADGET: Bluetooth retro handset  So you have a Bluetooth phone but you don’t like looking like a cyborg with an earpiece hanging off the side of your head. Well, you can do things the old-fashioned way and get a Retro Handset and connect it to your cell phone using Bluetooth technology. People will think you are slightly insane because your Retro Handset will be connected to nothing. But hey, at least it will get your colleagues talking about something besides who got eliminated on The Biggest Loser last night! You can buy them here. Upcoming courses:To find out more or to receive a comprehensive course outline, just click on the course you're interested in. Course: Upgrading to Office 2007 Date: Thursday 16 April 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $325 Course: Outlook Date: Thursday 23 April 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Fee: $325 Course: Word - Intermediate to Advanced Date: Wednesday 6 May 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $325 Course: Writing for the web Date: Friday 8 May 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm Fee: $325 Thanks for signing up to this newsletter. Remember, if you'd like to leave this list at any time just reply to this email letting us know. Wishing you much success, Valerie Khoo and Paul Neale Directors Business and Careers Institute Suite 3, 55 Lavender Street Milsons Point NSW 2061 (02) 9923 2882 courses@bcinstitute.com.au www.bcinstitute.com.au Paul Neale is a popular corporate trainer and IT expert. He is a tech-evangelist who has trained and consulted in and a wide range of organisations ranging from medium-sized firms to multinational corporations. Paul has spent his career mastering technology, productivity and learning. Valerie Khoo is an experienced trainer who also founded the successful Sydney Writers' Centre. She is a sought-after corporate writer and public speaker. Valerie also mentors business owners and professionals on how to use technology to grow their business, improve productivity and get more done - so they can have a life! Both Paul and Valerie are directors of the Business and Careers Institute in Sydney which holds one-day courses that help individuals and teams by equipping them with the skills they need to use Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and more. |
