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10 Time Saving Tips for IT Directors

Time, it’s the only asset we can’t seem to get more of. And in the world of IT, you’d probably pay good money to get a little bit more of it. From outages to repairs and system updates and upgrades, the list of tasks can seem endless. Although you may think there’s no way to simplify the situation, there are some timesaving solutions IT Directors can implement to take some pressure of the clock.
Tip #1: Set One Major Goal a Day
Duncan Bannatyne, the Chairman of Bannatyne says, “One major goal at a time is enough. If you try to do too many things at once, you’ll end up failing on several fronts. I try to focus on big decisions and eliminate trivialities.” Start the day putting energy and focus on a single goal, and if you succeed at that, move on to the next project or goal on your list.
Tip #2: Keep Lists
Implement a goal list with that first major goal at the top and the other tasks descending in priority going down the list. After you accomplish your one major goal for the day, you can then establish a new goal based on your prioritized list.
Tip #3: Take Work With You
If your business has not implemented options for working remotely or BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), they likely will be soon. Having instant access to email, calendar, voicemail, chat and conferencing can provide a significant increase in productivity. Answering a …

Establish Continuous Communication With Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime

In June of last year, the London Business School held a Global Leadership Summit. During the event, the school conducted a survey of the attendees regarding the variety of modern business challenges. The survey covered a variety of different topics, but one of the interesting findings included that half of the respondents expected to be working remotely by year 2020.

Believe it or not, 2020 is only six years away. That means 50% of your organization will be working from somewhere other than the office in just a few short years. You may think that figure sounds crazy, but a recent article identified that working remotely grew about 79% between 2005-2012, with that number expected to rise again over the next decade.

But what does that mean for businesses of the future?

To begin, it means organizations will need to find ways to motivate and empower workers to work efficiently from anywhere. Thankfully, the move to cloud-based technology is making this possible. Employees now can gain access to virtually any business-related item they need from anywhere, as long as they have a secure and reliable internet connection.

Traditional Equipment and Modern Communication Simply Don’t Mix

Phone systems are a lifeline for ensuring consistent communication happens effectively while working remote.

With traditional phone systems, creating network connectivity with flexibility is incredibly challenging. Even if you are able to make it work, it’s likely that you may still experience a handful of other issues, such as:

Service Quality: It may seem as if …

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