{"id":26775,"date":"2024-03-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/?p=26775"},"modified":"2024-03-19T16:06:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T20:06:00","slug":"heres-what-you-need-to-learn-if-you-want-be-incredibly-productive-at-the-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theorderexpert.com\/heres-what-you-need-to-learn-if-you-want-be-incredibly-productive-at-the-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s What You Need to Learn if You Want Be Incredibly Productive at the Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You’re constantly on the lookout for innovative tools in your business.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what happens if you have the right tools in hand and aren’t using them properly? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s most certainly a recipe for wasted time, energy, and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people tend to think of wasted tools<\/a> along the lines of major purchases–like items that take up the space of an entire room or section of your office or workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s one daily tool that has a huge impact on your daily work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you may or may not be using it properly every single day. In fact, you might even feel slightly embarrassed about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the honest truth: If you’re using a desktop, tablet, or laptop device, you absolutely need to know how to touch type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Touch typing is the practice of typing on a keyboard without looking down at the keyboard or keys themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The keyboard is a wonderfully constructed tool that should be used to your advantage wherever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And yes, while you can use speech-to-text, predictive text, scanning, or other apps and settings on your computer, the simple fact remains that we still use the keyboard in much of our daily work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you’re proficient at typing, there’s no harm in honing your skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are five ways to make learning touch typing a fruitful endeavor that will serve you for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write down key benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You know you need to learn to touch type, but do you fully understand the benefits of learning this skill?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What could you accomplish faster and with more ease if you learned to touch type? How would this positively affect your business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could writing daily emails<\/a> be less stressful? Would writing proposals be more efficient, so much so that you free up time to work on important items?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about your daily routine and the common log jams you face when you’re in your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What would this new skill potentially give you in return every single day of the workweek? How about the month, or perhaps even the year?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s certainly worth giving this some thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make learning touch typing fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once upon a time, learning how to touch type meant typing static lines of text in a rhythmic and prescribed fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, there is no end to the variety of touch typing teaching tools<\/a>, applications, and programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do a search online and you’ll find countless online programs, diagnostic tests, and methodologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can find a way to make learning touch typing more enjoyable for yourself, the better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find interest-specific typing stories, audio lessons, and games. Find a tool you enjoy using and you’ll be more likely to keep up your lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a touch typing buddy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Motivated by the buddy system? Team up with a friend or colleague who is also looking to improve their typing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice on your own time and have check-ins with each other every week<\/a>. You could also gather for a recurring online typing practice session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, the idea here is to make the process fun and have a supportive environment around you to help you learn and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Track your typing progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your first typing session will be much different than your 50th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why it’s important to track where you’ve been so you can see your progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write down your progress in a notebook<\/a>, and jot down words per minute (WPM) in a paper planner, spreadsheet, or wall calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And remember, this isn’t just about WPM–your typing accuracy matters, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more accurate you can be in your work, the less time<\/a> and energy you’ll spend correcting those mistakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So strive for both, but not at the expense of the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice your new skill daily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start your new typing regime slowly, but surely. Even spending 10 to 15 minutes a day is a good start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best things about learning touch typing is that you can use your newfound skill immediately in your daily work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Granted, there will be a period of adjustment when using your new skill on the job. That’s just part of the learning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that once you become proficient, you’ll use the skill every single day at work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that’s not a bad way to practice a frequently used skill<\/a> in today’s digital world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn how to be productive in your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Productivity levels are a major concern for any business owner. That’s why it’s important for you to learn how to do your work with less stress, time, and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My time management guide<\/a> can show you how to manage projects, oversee assignments, and run meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want me to show you how you can improve your productivity and time management skills in your business, then check out my productivity consulting<\/a> or time management coaching<\/a> services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How about you? Which aspect of touch typing skills are you going to work in the coming weeks? Join the conversation and leave a comment below!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article previously appeared on Inc.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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