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Last year I wrote an article showing my appreciation for certain devices during Thanksgiving.\u00a0 I thought I would revisit this idea with a New Year, and new devices and software.\u00a0 To recap, last year I was thankful for mobile computing and devices such as laptops and smartphones. I still am of course, as I wouldn\u2019t be able to work without them.\u00a0 I am however finding myself in need of other tools to get my work done.<\/p>\n
I am thankful for innovation in communication<\/b>.\u00a0 I have hours upon hours on the phone keeping projects on time, items up to date, and life on track.\u00a0 Without some of the most basic of upgrades in communication, including Bluetooth headsets, VOIP systems, and great software, I don\u2019t know how I would function.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t know about you, but I spend probably at least 30 minutes of my day on the phone, and that\u2019s a good day.\u00a0 Sure in a perfect world we always use email, but life doesn\u2019t always go that way.\u00a0 Just because the phone call starts, doesn\u2019t mean the work can stop.\u00a0 I personally require a hands free device to be able to continue typing and working while on the phone.\u00a0 Pinning the handset between you shoulder and ear isn\u2019t a good option, if you weren\u2019t already aware.\u00a0 It can cause severe neck and shoulder pain, and even a condition called articular capsulitis, also known as \u201cfrozen shoulder.\u201d\u00a0 Shelling out a few for that hands free device is definitely worth it.<\/p>\n
I have also had to travel in my work, sometimes due to commutes and other times for conferences or assessing worksites.\u00a0 Having Bluetooth technology has made a huge difference in my ability to continue working.\u00a0 Travel can really cut into your work time.\u00a0 Not only does it prevent you from working during the time of movement, but it is exhausting.\u00a0 The only thing you can do is have good communication during travel, so that you can either talk to an assistant or answer questions that come up.\u00a0 This helps limit the amount of work that will be waiting for you when you return.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m thankful for other forms of communication like email and text, since they allow me to be able to keep in touch with my staff, coworkers, and loved ones.\u00a0\u00a0 Some things just have to be handled in person or at least on the phone, but some issues can be handled by text.\u00a0 In fact, I find that detailed instructions are much better when sent by email than in person, as items may be forgotten or missed.\u00a0 My best practice is to have a conversation, and then follow it up with an email to clarify any details or confusion during the conversation.\u00a0 A summary email makes everyone more comfortable.<\/p>\n
Lastly, I am thankful for all the companies out there who strive to make communication better.\u00a0 No matter how much we change, how we adapt to our environment, communication is kind of a constant.\u00a0 How we communicate may change, but our need to constantly voice ourselves to others and receive feedback has never diminished.\u00a0 The comms market can be tough, but it is making differences that not only impact the fortune 500 companies, but every person on the planet.\u00a0 Finding new and greater ways to talk to each other will always be a worthwhile goal, and I\u2019m excited to see what comes next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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