Recent Articles from Dawn Buzbee
Taming the email monster: Part Two
(Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts. Read Part One.) How to Reduce the Volume of Email Some of the top ways to cut the amount of email you receive are to manage the number of messages you send, reduce unnecessary follow-up replies and determine when person-to-person communication is a better choice. Decrease […]
Taming the email monster: Part One
Start improving your email effectiveness by creating and formatting easy to follow content, and by using pre‑written responses. Note: although some of the features mentioned are specific to Microsoft Outlook, most of these ideas can help you manage your email and time regardless of the email program you use. Format Readable Email Messages One of […]
One easy way to punch up your PowerPoints
If you deliver electronic presentations using PowerPoint or other programs, you can manually move forward to the next slide with the keyboard or the mouse. For better results and to deliver more effective presentations that improve your connection to your audience, add a remote control to your presentation tools. What features should you look for […]
Four tips for a great online impression
Whether you are responsible for managing social media for your company or just for your personal interests, social media has expanded the need to be aware of how we present our business and personal brand. Love it or hate it, the world of social networking is here to stay, and is evolving in new ways […]
Dodging death by PowerPoint
Keep in mind, with PowerPoint presentations, less is more. Trust me: Rarely, if ever, have audience members said, “Oh goody, another slide!”
Top 12 iPad & iPhone tips ‘n tricks
Become more productive with your iPad or iPhone with these quick and easy tips and tricks: To change the impersonal default iPad signature which reads “Sent from my iPad” to a more personal signature, pick Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Signature. These same steps will change your iPhone signature, too. To quickly scroll to […]
Even more essential Google tips and tricks
In this second of a two-part series, let’s continue our tour of Google tricks to make the most of your search experience (read Part 1). 1. Unit Conversion Confused by centimeters vs. inches? Not sure how many kilos are equal to a weight in pounds? You can use Google to convert between many different units […]
The secret to great presentations
A top complaint from audience members is that many presenters put too much emphasis on PowerPoint and technology while neglecting the message and interaction with participants. One way to deliver more effective presentations that improve your connection to your audience is to add a remote control to your presentation tools. Why would one more piece […]
Presentation must-haves
One of the keys to a successful presentation is to be prepared. This includes not only improving your expertise with your content and presentation skills but also anticipating what can and will go wrong. Whether you tote a briefcase, backpack, laptop bag or other carry-on luggage, packing a well-s...
Top 13 tips for more successful presentations
It happened again last week. Shortly after the presentation began, a pop-up screen appeared in front of the slide show as the presenter was speaking. Not only was the audience distracted, but so was the speaker who needed to step off of the stage to close the offending window on their laptop. What...
Ten essential Google tips and tricks
Even with Microsoft’s Bing search engine grabbing some market share, Google is still the huge leader for web searches. Although you may use Google every day, you might be missing out on some of the tricks to strengthen your search muscles. 1. Install the Google Toolbar Stop typing www.google.com or searching for the bookmark every […]
The taming of the inbox monster
Microsoft research indicates the average Outlook user reads 1,800 emails and deletes an average of 1,500 emails per month. Other sources cite that many corporate email users handle more than 200 messages a day. How do you manage this volume of messages without coming down with email OCD, that is, the temptation to constantly check […]