Posted by Dana Larson on December 13, 2010
Cloud computing doesn’t just have to be for business information storage. Don’t let the overly techie name fool you - cloud computing can be useful for all people in your business. Everyone from the IT guy to the part-time administrative assistant can use cloud computing systems to improve their business processes.
One of the great benefits to cloud computing is the act of easy information sharing. Documents and resources from one computer can automatically be stored up in the cloud, and accessed by anyone else on the team from anywhere at any time. This process, in effect, triggers more effective team collaboration.
Posted by Dana Larson on December 06, 2010
You may have heard of cloud computing in the past, as it is becoming more and more popular in the business world these days. What it is though, is a bit more technical than some small businesses are looking into at the moment.
Cloud computing is essentially putting your business information “in the cloud”, or on an Internet server, and accessing it on demand. This allows for improved share-ability between teammates, businesses and service providers. If you need to have access to some information instantly, you can find it on the cloud easily and securely.
But what exactly are the benefits of cloud computing? Does your business need it? Can cloud computing improve business efficiency? Perhaps. Here’s why.
Posted by Dana Larson on February 05, 2010
The world seems to be changing faster than ever. With the aid of new technology and the emerging personalities of new generations entering the workforce, the traditional ways of doing business are being pushed back to make way for new business practices.
There may be people in your company who don’t know how to use email. There may be people who need a business organization solution to keep projects straight. Entry-level students who grew up with the internet don’t know how to work without social media and team collaboration tools. You are going to need to offer training and education for many members of your team throughout the life of your business.
Whether you are hiring someone new or looking to enhance the skills of your current team, there are many options available to improve their workforce skills.
Posted by Denis Ahearn on December 12, 2008
One of the keys of effective team collaboration is what we like to call staying in-the-know. Knowing what your teammates have done, are doing, and plan to do is crucial for making sure that your efforts align properly with those of your team.
Unfortunately, keeping informed is not easy. Think about the team you're on right now. How many members does it have? How many initiatives is your team tackling right now? How much new information does your team receive on a daily basis? How much of what you knew yesterday will change today? Did you lose a team member yesterday? Did you gain a new one today? I could go on, but you get the point. Keeping track of all those things is difficult, and you need help.
Posted by Steve Kickert on October 02, 2008
I have been invited to be on a panel at this years Defrag Conference. The title of the panel is "Re-imagining the metaphors behind collaborative tools". I am looking forward to it.
Posted by Steve Kickert on September 06, 2008
Scheduling your work is something that seems so obvious to me now that I am surprised that every productivity application does not do this. The concept is so simple that it is often overlooked. This feature is crucial in helping me manage the chaos in my entire life.
Most people already use a calendar to schedule all their appointments. Some even go so far as to schedule blocks of time for getting their own work done. However, I have yet to meet anyone (other than other OnePlace users of course) who actually plans "when" they are going to do each task on their list. There are countless side effects of not scheduling your work. Here are just a few: