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There's a pretty good chance you've seen me somewhere the last three weeks, because it feels like I've been EVERYWHERE! I ended September at the MECRA event in Traverse City, followed by my presentation at the Michigan SHRM Conference in Lansing, and my staff programs in Ann Arbor for Washtenaw County. Then, we did the MWEA 3/4 day program here in East Lansing, followed by two days in Indianapolis, a CMU program in Mt. Pleasant, and two good sessions at Ohio State. Then, a full day of programs in Chicago, another full day in New York City, and two days at the GBSSA conference in Minneapolis. Throw in some sightseeing at Times Square, the Horseshoe, the Mississippi River, Mall of America, Grand Traverse Bay, and Keystone Crossing, and you'll see why I feel like I've been everywhere! Boy is it good to be home (and just in time for peak colors and Halloween!)
I've got some super handy web browser keystroke combos for you this month (see below). Use these and you'll be flying around the web. Also, take note of the program in three weeks I'm leading on "Taming the E-mail Beast" for Mid-Michigan ASTD here in Lansing (look to the right)-- here's a great and inexpensive chance to get this information for you and/or your staff if you haven't had the chance yet.
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Web Browser Keystroke Combo Shortcuts
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A few months ago I briefly mentioned using "CTRL+T" as a way to auto-launch a new tab in either Internet Explorer or Firefox. Well, I've taken that keystroke combo, and have found a couple more that work in synchrony with it, to allow you to really "cruise" the web.
I very often find myself jumping out to tabs to find a piece of information I need when I'm working in a specific web page (for example, finding the working links for THIS e-newsletter!) I'll use "CTRL+T" to open the new tab, and then, if I know the web site I want to visit and it is a "dot com" site (not "dot org" or "dot net"), then I can simply type the simple name of the site (like "Yahoo" or "Google" or "EmailSanityExpert") in the top browser line, and then hit "CTRL+Enter". Then, you don't need to type "http://www and .com" -- just type the word and "CTRL+Enter", and you'll go right to the page -- that saves a bit of typing and a few seconds EVERY TIME!
Thanks to Mike & Kelly Ulreich for sharing that little gem.
Now, when you are done getting that little piece of info from that newly-opened tab, then, hit "CTRL+W" and it will close the tab you are on, and put you back in the tab you were in previously.
With these three keystroke combos -- "CTRL+T", "CTRL+Enter", and "CTRL+W", you can really fly around your browser tabs. Give them a try and see how you fly! ;-)
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Follow up from Last Month's Timely Tips
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Thanks for the comments on last month's "Energy Management vs. Time Management" post. Carolyn Anderson-Fermann, principal of http://www.simplyorganizedlife.com, had a great follow up comment -- "Randy, thanks for the reminder to not use our most productive times for mundane activities." I couldn't say it any better than that! |
Taming E-mail Testimonial
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Thanks to Jacquie Ross, Professional Organizer, NAPO Baltimore Marketing Director, and founder of http://www.castawaytheclutter.com for this great testimonial on my book, Taming the E-mail Beast:
Taming the Email
Beast has taught me a ton
of new strategies that I am now successfully using and sharing with my
organizing clients. Using Randall's techniques, you'll be amazed at how
your inbox can go from overwhelmed to clutter-free. You will gain so much
more time in your day so that you can get the important things done, instead of
wasting time reading the same emails over and over again! Randall's book is
loaded with easy to apply time saving tips, tricks and techniques and is an
essential read for anyone who wants to be in control of their email.
Looks like yet another clean, organized, and productive e-mail inbox due to Taming the E-mail Beast! Please share your similar stories when you have a chance.
NOTE: The special http://www.TamingEmailBook.com web page is still up and running -- this is the best place to start your order for Taming E-mail and take advantage of the amazing bonuses being offered by a slew of experts and thought leaders.
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Whew!
Well, I just survived the craziest two weeks of travel that I've had since starting my business nearly 6 years ago, and I'm quite happy to be "in state" this week for a couple nearby programs at UM HRD and CMU HRD, as well as the Halloween Festivities that begin on Thursday night. (I love this time of year!) Watch for me in coming weeks in Northern California, Chicago (2 times!), Lansing, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and St. Louis, MO. (Drop me a note if I'll be near you.)
Until we talk again, Stay Timely!
Sincerely,
Randy Dean
Randall Dean Consulting & Training, LLC
PS: Always feel free to use the "Forward E-mail" option below to share this info with your family, friends, & co-workers. |
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 Mid-Michigan ASTD Hosting Taming the E-mail Beast Program on Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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I'm quite excited to be sharing my Taming the E-mail Beast program at November's Mid-Michigan ASTD monthly meeting, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Jackson National Life Headquarters just off I-96 south of Exit 110 here in Lansing.
I'll be speaking for about 75 minutes on this topic for MM ASTD, providing a great opportunity for you to see this program again and also send your staff or team.
MM ASTD has made this program extremely affordable, even if you are not a member, so this is one to definitely check out. What a great way to enter the Thanksgiving Holiday -- with a sane e-mail account!
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Can't Make November 17 in Lansing? How about November 18 in Grand Rapids?
SAVE THE DATE!
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In next month's newsletter, I'll be sharing more about this program. Right now, it looks to be a 2-3 hour program on Outlook and E-mail Strategies that I'll be doing for both the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce AND the Grand Rapids Chapter of AHRM.
The details are still being finalized, but block the morning of November 18 and watch for more info on this program soon!
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