by Rhonda Scharf | Dec 20, 2018 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is intelligence demonstrated by machines that gain knowledge from experiences, similar to how the human brain functions. Machines that can mimic cognitive functions such as thinking, problem-solving, and learning are considered to have...
by Rhonda Scharf | Dec 14, 2018 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Goal Setting, Help Me Rhonda
A friend of mine bought a new condo recently. When we went to see it—and it was beautiful—he pointed out everything that was wrong with it, and what he didn’t like. Instead of focusing on the things that were right about the condo, he focused on the things that were...
by Rhonda Scharf | Oct 29, 2018 | Ask Rhonda, Communication, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management, Office Solutions
The days of taking dictation, personal assistance for each boss, and using an old-fashioned typewriter ended in the 70s. The secretary is gone. [ctt template=”3″ link=”8nwaE” via=”yes” ]The Secretary is gone[/ctt] From secretary, we...
by Rhonda Scharf | Oct 17, 2018 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management
If you’ve been in your role for a few years, you pretty much know what to do in most situations. You know what needs to be done, how to do it, and when. You know that you need to bang the photocopier in the morning because it gets stuck in sleep mode, and you know...
by Rhonda Scharf | Oct 9, 2018 | Ask Rhonda, Efficiency, Help Me Rhonda, Management
While it’s normal to make mistakes, there are some common errors most new managers make. Knowing where these “potholes” are is the first step to avoiding them. Last week, we talked about “Management Lesson Number One” and not trying to remain “one of the...
