TOOLS TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Practical Technologies for Improving Productivity By Thomas G. Stephens Jr., CPA, CGMA, CITP
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o doubt, you have heard the terms leading edge and bleeding edge when referring to newer technologies in the workplace. Many use these terms to describe newer — sometimes untested and unproven — technologies. Indeed, most business professionals need to be aware of these new technologies that might impact them in the future. However, a more immediate concern is what are the practical technologies that can improve productivity today. In this article, you will learn about five practical and proven technologies that you can use today to enhance personal and team productivity.
Collaboration and Synchronization Tools Today’s business climate is one in which collaboration 14
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is an integral component of many processes. Team members frequently need others’ input when working on word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation documents. Legacy means of collaboration typically involve emailing files to each other. This process often leads to unproductive issues such as multiple copies of the same file, lack of version control, reduced visibility of changes to documents, and challenges to incorporate all changes into the original file. Fortunately, there is a better way! You have a multitude of collaboration tools available to you today to address collaboration and synchronization issues. For example, the Microsoft stack includes Teams, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint Online. With Source: Leadership Development Trends 2019
