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Q: How do I know if your workflow coaching is right for me? There are a lot of people calling themselves productivity coaches, these days.
A: We have 2 decades of of experience helping people work smarter, not harder. And we offer a no-cost, no-obligation 20 minute phone call to discuss your
issues. Just contact us for an appointment.
Q: I already have a business coach. Why would I need a workflow coach?
A: Many Jasper Productivity Solutions clients also have business coaches who help them with strategizing, goal-setting, business growth
or career changes, and basic time management coaching. This actually complements our services. There's little or no duplication, because
the focus is different.
Q: I'm a very organized person. The only problem is that I'm so busy! How can workflow coaching help me?
A: With the pace of life today, being organized is not enough. The more successful you are, the greater the pressure. Many people
are survivors of downsizing - glad to have a job, but now doing the work of two or three people. Entrepreneurs want to increase revenue.
And everyone wants less stress and better work/life balance.
For people juggling heavy workloads, we can help solve the puzzle of how to get things done without working 24/7.
People develop a patchwork of habits over the years - we'll help you identify what's working, what's not, then recommend improvements.
Even a small shift can make a big difference in productivity and effectiveness.
Q: How can being neat and organized actually waste time?
A: Having a good system is more important than being neat. Traditional organizational tactics may create an appearance
of neatness with little practical benefit. Do you really have to hole-punch newsletters and insert them in binders? Your assistant - if
you still have one - doesn't have time to hole-punch. Why not just put them in a file folder? Even better, arrange to receive and store
newsletters electronically.
Another time-honored but dubious system is the standard alphabetical filing system. This can backfire,
causing misplaced files. Afraid of losing things, your staff then stops filing altogether, leaving ever-growing piles on desks, credenzas, and floors.
The solution may be a file system based on concept or subject matter, not the alphabet. But it depends - every client is different. That's
why our solutions are always custom-tailored.
Q: We have an employee who makes a lot of mistakes and lets details fall through the cracks. She's motivated and tries her best - what could be the problem?
A: It may not be her fault. Poorly designed processes can be an obstacle course even for the most competent employees. For an example of how hidden
hurdles can interfere with good people doing their jobs, read
Do Your Employees Really Need Customer Service Training? What's really needed may be
process improvement. Jasper Productivity Solutions can help.
Q: There are so many software packages for contact and information management - Outlook, Act, Goldmine, Maximizer, File Maker, Access,
etc. Which one is best?
A: That depends. Your software should fit your needs. Otherwise, it'll be too much bother and you'll soon stop using it. Some bells and
whistles actually make the software harder to use. Unfortunately, this may not be apparent until you've begun using it on a daily basis.
With our years of experience working with individuals and technology, we can help you choose the best software for your needs, then set
it up to suit how you work.
If you're a business owner, you should plan for future needs as your business grows. You don't want to have to change to different
software a year from now. Data migration is a messy, time-consuming process, not to mention the learning curve required when learning new software.
If your employer dictates which programs you can use, you're spared these purchasing decisions (which is both bad and good). Either way, we'll set up your
software to help you make the most of it.
Q: I'm not crazy about technology, I prefer paper.
A: A paper system that works well is far better than technology you don't want to use. We won't fix what isn't broken. We'll help you
make the most of whatever method you choose.
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