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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

News Flash: You're Using Email Incorrectly (and These 3 Other Office Tools, Too)

The Muse: From pens to snacks to office gossip—when you’re seated five feet away from your co-worker, sharing everything is a cinch. And yet, to discuss final details of a presentation you’ll give together in 30 minutes, you send her an email? There’s something wrong with this picture.
Email, conference calls, online calendars, and chat apps help us keep in touch and on track when we’re far apart. The tool, however, is only as effective as the hand that wields it. Knowing when to use each of the apps at your disposal and how to get the most out of them often makes the difference between hours wasted and products shipped.

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