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13 Tips on Friday the 13th!!

13 Tips on Friday the 13th!!

Longtime readers know that I love Friday the 13th! Its always good to me!! SO each time it comes around I pick a topic. Today’s topic is The benefits of being a good listener!! AND because it’s the 13th, here are 13 benefits to being a good listener: 

Better relationships

Improved Self Discipline

More confidence

People Trust in you and believe you more

Best Employee

YOU can ask better questions…

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Marina Del Rey Home Buyers 13 Tips

Marina Del Rey Home Buyers 13 Tips

Marina Del Rey Home Buyers 13 Tips. Finding a home in Marina Del Rey can be a challenge. Are you looking for a single family home? Are you looking for a condominium, townhouse or loft? Interested in condominium? Are you interested high rise, mid rise or low rise complexes?

Marina Del Rey Home Buyers 13 Tips

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13 Tips for dealing with the end of the 1989 Tour:

1. Drink lots of water. Crying can dehydrate you. 2. If you catch yourself eating your feelings try and include some healthy options like almonds or a banana. 3. Stay home if you can. Driving whilst upset can be dangerous. 4. Get into some comfortable pajamas and cuddle up with blankets on the couch or your bed. 5. Listen to "1989." 6. Watch all the "1989" music videos. 7. Apply some lotion to your arms and legs. 8. Take deep breaths & if you find yourself hyperventilating, breathe into a paper bag and slowly inhale ten times or until you start to breathe easy again. 9. Write out your feelings. 10. Call a friend or text someone if you need someone to help you feel better. 11. Think about all the great things that have happened during this tour. 12. Watch a funny movie or an episode of "Seinfeld," "Friends," "Curb Your Enthusiasm." 13. Know that @taylorswift is not going to disappear. She is going to keep in touch with us and is going to always be a part of our lives. She's said time and time again that she loves that she gets to check in with our lives. She's not going to forget about her best friends.

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Increasing your team's productivity is hard, here's 13 ways to do it right.

Why is instilling productivity tips so overlooked at the most opportune times? Maybe 4 times a year you will Google “how to make my team more productive.” Or you come across an article or helpful application that shows you how to make your team more efficient (maybe agile or scrum). Often enough productivity techniques get pushed to the side and aren’t considered a necessity for “right now.” But when you constantly practice productivity techniques, instill new softwares, and prioritize efficient workforce tools, you also keep your team motivated for high performance, and…

Cut payroll cost and generate more money.

Impress clients by staying on track, budget and track.

Have more time for growth, expansion, and internal revisions (and so much more!)

But here’s the real problem:

Employees can be resistant to change, they are emotional beings, and they get bored pretty fast. AND most commonly, you may think it takes too much time to instill these new practices so you decide not to use them.

The solution?

The benefit outweighs the cost, or in this case: time. Taking the time to constantly add more productivity tools and flows—yes right now—pays off and fortunately, we have done the homework and gathered 13 bulletproof tips on boosting your digital team productivity.

1. Give your team consistent and secure access to information (yes I do suggest the 'mysterious' cloud) 

As an owner, you appreciate that timely access to information is key to productivity. So, if your agency network is occasionally down, unsecured or sluggish, you are suffering a huge productivity blow. Provide your team with a reliable and secure network based on intelligent switches and routers as well as backing up all documents on the cloud, Google Drive, and Dropbox. It allows workers to access information and all the tools they need in time to boost productivity. It also ensures that your team does not waste time waiting for files to load.

2. Give your team 24/7 access to their resources

To stay productive even when on the move or away from the office, your team needs to reach people and information they need, anywhere, anytime. Use tools such as Microsoft Project (if you’re a Microsoft user) or Resource Guru to give your team safe access to your agency network even when outside the office.

3. Ninja-Inbox 0

I scroll my Gmail account until its reading… well nothing – absolute zero – at least once in a week. For CEOs this is SO hard for you, I know it and I’ve seen it (getting 200 emails a day doesn’t help either.) So, I literally make it a point in my to-do-list. I have it as a top priority and each day it’s supposed to be reading zero, but this is too ideal. I don’t get to read each and every mail daily. So, once in a week works for me. Just think.. if you ignore your emails, you could stop work as your team waits for your input. 

4. Book 3-hour meetings

Working in an agency normally involves interruptions, and you never get time to see the big picture. To boost productivity, book your team for a 3-hour standup meeting every week and discuss the project progress. Most agencies have theirs as 1-2 but doing 3 hour ones allows to expand your mind and not just focus on the tasks for the week. This is the time to come up with the best work approach, let everyone knows what his or her role is, and how it really fits in the big picture. The meeting will also help you eradicate redundant tasks.

5. Give everyone some time…off

Give time. As in, allow you team some time off. It may sound counterintuitive that a day off can inspire enhanced productivity but it is true. A well-rested worker will be more productive than one who is stressed, tired and teetering on the edge of a burn out. Reward your employees who put in 110% with a little extra down time. 

6. Pay them what they want (almost)

Even your most royal employees will get demoralized if they feel they are not being paid at par or premium with their services. If your employees are in that state where they are constantly wondering how they are ever going to make ends meet, then they are simply not going to be giving their best at work. Productivity will diminish, so keep them motivated! Also, note that your workers will also compare their pay with what others of similar experience and skills are earning. You do not have to break the bank, but make sure you are shelling out enough to give them peace of mind. If you are not paying well for the hours you are asking them to come in, they will jump to your competitor, and you will be left with rookies. I guarantee it.

7. Embrace remote working

Allowing your employees to work from home or other off-site location can boost their motivation and hence productivity. It can allow them to spend time with their families, and to make good use of a full working day, particularly if they normally engage in long commutes. Note that your workers (who do not need to commute for an hour traveling into and off work) are more likely to work overtime and even during weekends if need arise to complete their work.

8. Create a feedback system

Saying “Nah, I don’t like that,” isn’t feedback. If you make it your commitment to give your workers and project managers feedback weekly, biweekly or even monthly, it makes it easier for your team to monitor their performance and to take corrective actions to attain their goals. Whether you adopt regular performance reviews or weekly one-on-one meetings to set goals and expectations, productivity will greatly benefit from regular feedback.

9. Offer cool devices and upgrades

If you facilitate your team to take advantage of customizable and affordable business Macbooks, smartphones, or tablets– you can realize up to 9 hours of enhanced productivity and encourage working on the go. There is also another awesome side benefit; these devices somewhat blurs the line between office work and home making employees more likely to do things such as answer calls or open mails even after work.

10. Feed your employees with (healthy?--nah) snacks

You will be amazed by how much productivity-boosting power you will get by offering your web agency team free lunch or holiday snacks. Staff meals enhance morale since they allow colleagues to talk more unreservedly.

11. Do your positive reinforcement duties

In one of the recent studies on employee motivation, it was revealed that 70% of workers do not need monetary gains to feel motivated. Recognition for work well done motivates them more than money. Do not be too tight with praise. If your team deserves it, say they are doing a good job but there is a line between too much flattery. 

12. Don’t be another boring 9-5 office

Whether it be surprises during work breaks or elaborate employee appreciation events, your agency team will always remember those fun times and they will keep them strong during rough days. Further, your team social gathering allows workers to interact and bond. This energizes the workforce and reinforces how effort is tied to the bigger picture. Some ideas? Get a wii room and play Mario Cart at lunch, maybe even add in a keg for happy hours after work (like some advertising agencies do) or give ½ day Fridays!

13. Embrace the change you might not really want..

You might find it tempting to stick to established work processes, but these might be hurting your team’s productivity. Conduct occasional departmental process reviews to eradicate useless busywork. This ensures that your team is not wasting time on outdated tasks.

Are we missing any tips to keep productivity at an all time high in your digital agency? Which ones do you find to be most applicable to your case?

Talk to me on Twitter or shoot me an email at [email protected].

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Author: @keswanberg

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Email overload? Here are 13 tips to help

Recently I received a disturbing email from a friend informing me that he had replied to 7,545 emails in 2011. Included in his email—and the irony is not lost that he sent an email—was an analysis of how much time he had spent replying to those emails.  By his “conservative” calculation, he estimated he had devoted a full 45 days (19 percent of his annual workable time) replying to email last year. Of course this is just the time spent replying to emails; it does not account for his time reading all his incoming emails.  Naturally, this made me wonder: Is my friend managing his time and email correctly? I’ve received many of his emails, and I feel confident saying “no.” Why? For one thing, he’s not a professional communicator.  As PR pros, we have a distinct advantage—namely organization and writing skills—over other professionals to bring greater sanity, efficiency, and effectiveness to email correspondence. I get highly discouraged when working with fellow PR professionals who do not communicate clearly in email. To me, that’s adding to dysfunction and ineffectiveness, not to mention doing a discredit to the terms “PR pro” and “professional communicator.”  Below are some suggestions for managing email:  Stop and evaluate  Not every email needs an immediate reply, but every email needs an action from you. You can reply, not reply, or save it for later. When determining which to do, keep the following questions in mind: 

• Who sent it? If it’s from your boss or client, reply within a reasonable amount of time.  • What is the urgency? Is the email so crucial that you should you drop what you’re doing and respond immediately? Probably fewer than 10 percent of your emails require such attention.  • What is the context? Is the email important to the work I am doing or will be doing soon?  • What is my “call to action”? If I reply, is my reply clear? For example, do I need more information from the sender? Am I going to forward this to my boss? Am I going to put an action on my task list for next week? Be clear to yourself and to the sender about your next steps. 

Set ‘to’ and ‘copy’ expectations  This is an important and challenging step. If you’re a manager, it’s vital that you’re clear about which types of emails your subordinates should copy you on and when you would prefer an email to a phone call or meeting.  For example, I tell my colleagues that I want to be copied on all important client deliverable emails—those including a case study article, press release, etc. That’s it. I don’t want emails about their professional development or employment terms; we’ll discuss those issues face to face.  Set these expectations to reduce the emails from your team members. Do the same with your supervisor. Setting clear expectations and following through are essential to any project, and email is no different.  Consolidate topics and actually talk  Whether you are a manager or a subordinate, remember: If you send a lot of emails, you’re going to receive a lot of emails. Try picking up the phone or talking face to face, especially if you have multiple topics to discuss.  Block off ‘email only’ time  You should set parameters for when you will be reading and responding to emails. Communicate this to your supervisor, team members, customers, etc.  Unless I have a meeting, my colleagues know that my time for actively checking email is from 8 to 9 a.m. and from 4:30 to 5 p.m. If I don’t reply to an email during that time and they have an urgent issue for me, they should come find me.  Tailor your communication  After considering steps No. 1 and 2, you should tailor your communication based on the person and the context. For example, I would not advise using email to communicate potentially sensitive or negative news, if you can avoid it. Likewise, email is not the forum to fully detail your five-year strategic marketing plan.  If your goal is to impress your boss and you’ve determined that email is the best avenue, be sure you write sharply and concisely. Remember: Email can be quick, but a phone conversation or an in-person meeting can be more rich and effective. Consider your audience, the topic, and the urgency of the matter.  Be clear  This seems obvious, right? Emails are often written quickly and without much thought, creating a challenge for the recipient.  Murky emails can cause ambiguity, confusion, stress—even an obstacle to productivity. Don’t add to the confusion and the dysfunction. Be clear about whom you are addressing and what you’re requesting or assigning in your email.  Also, specify deadlines. Take a few minutes to craft one well-written email to move the process along efficiently, rather than hastily sending out three incomplete emails.  Below are some additional tactics you can use immediately:  1. Include a strong subject line. Be concise, and use compelling words to get attention. Your email’s worthless if no one opens it.  2. Use numbers or bullet points. This is essential if you’re covering multiple issues; doing so will help the recipient address each one individually.  3. Watch the clock. If you take more than 15 minutes to write an email, it’s better to condense it and augment it with a phone call or in-person meeting.  4. Be careful when forwarding. If you’re forwarding an email chain and there is something of importance in that chain, don’t just use “FYI below” and expect the recipient to see what you’re hoping they see. Point out what they should pay specific attention to.  5. Get closure. Include calls to action and deadlines.  6. Avoid multiple sends. Wait for your recipients to respond before sending out another email on the same topic.  7. Wait if you have doubts. If you’re second-guessing your email, there’s probably a good reason. Listen to that voice in the back of your head. Remember: You can’t “un-send” an email. Better to keep it in your draft folder and think about it for an hour than to regret your haste.  Time is everyone’s most valuable resource. By using smart and effective communication strategies for email, we can free up more time to be productive or do the things we want to do.  Matt Spaulding is the president of Spaulding Communications, a strategic, full-service communications firm that combines brand knowledge and business insight with communications expertise for its clients. This article originally appeared on the Spaulding Communications website atwww.spauldingcommunications.com.