001 Being a manager and a teacher who works in about 10 different time zones every week — I’ve
come to realize the importance of being organized and punctual. I’d like to share some of my tricks with you to keeping organized — especially when you have a pretty full plate.
- Google Calendar – by far the BEST google application since gmail! I’m able to organize all of my appointments, classes, and teachers. I can invite others to join on the calendar — and it is all synced automatically. I can even get reminder pop ups or emails before I have something scheduled. A must have for ANYONE who has a busy schedule.
- Time Zone Converter – another essential tool – it lets you figure out your time zone differences. So for example 2pm in Uruguay is 11am in Toronto and 5pm in Madrid. I use this application all the time — to check and double check appointments — can’t be an effective manager if I’m doubled booked all the time :
- Sticky Notes – yep just like post its — only on your computer — I have a few going at once — they stay on my desktop even after a shutdown — great for keeping notes in a meeting, or words during a lesson — or a “TO DO” list of sorts.
With Virtual managing becoming more and more popular the need for ease and tools to make your job more efficient are a must. I’d be interested to hear your tips to keep things in check…
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