More ways of knowing if you firm thinks that the CAD Manager position really is valuable… Don’t think of the person when reviewing these questions – think of the position itself. Would the answers be yes to these questions no matter who filled the spot? Is the CAD Manager accountable for resources like people, technology, […]
Continue reading about Do you add Value? – More on the CAD Manager Position
I mentioned the question about whether being at your job actually brings value to your firm. In other words, is you firm better off because you are there? Lets take a closer look at this question and first ask “Does your position actually add value?” We will look at this from the perspective of your […]
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Is your firm better off because you work there? This is a simple but very profound question. You need to be able to answer this question for yourself because others are asking it about you. Every day you get up and go to work and you may not realize that others are watching what you […]
I have past a milestone. This is my 501st post. Here are my top 10 personal favorites topics… in no particular order BAD CAD BAD CAD Management Habits – Series Does Good CAD Really Matter? Your Best User Your Worst User How differing levels of CAD expertise infect your files The Four “T”s of CAD […]
One Word – THINK!! Think carefully before clicking “Reply to all” – did you really mean to reply to everyone or just the sender? I have seen people reply back to list servers and send out things that were meant to be private. Don’t forward email unnecessarily and never forward virus hoaxes, chain letters, petitions […]
Continue reading about Email Guidelines – Part 6 – Replying to Email
Now I turn to the part where you actually read your email… Don’t let the emails pile up in your inbox. If you get behind – it takes a long time to dig out. I did a poll on this site and asked how often you check your email and most of you are always […]
Continue reading about Email Guidelines – Part 5 – Reading Email
Use of read receipts, high priority and URGENT Don’t globally request a read-receipt – this may annoy your recipient before they have even read your message. I get these a lot and usually never say yes – send them a read receipt. Many people consider this an invasion of privacy and usually click cancel (like […]
Attachments Don’t attach files unnecessarily. Do not forget to attach files prior to sending. I see this a lot. Take a moment before you send an email to make sure that you have actually attached the file. Are you absolutely sure your recipient can read the attached format you are about to send them? Are […]
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More on the proper use of email… again, if I have not given credit for something that is contained here, forgive me and let me know where it is located so I can link to it. Writing Email Keep your email short – it is best to limit yourself to five or six bullet points […]
Continue reading about Email Guidelines – Part 2 – Writing emails
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