As the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens this week here in the US, we reflect on one of his quotes: "Do what you can, with what you've got, where you are."
Each day brings a new app, subscription, or AI tool that promises to save time and solve problems. Before your next purchase ask yourself, Am I fully using what I already have?
This month, let's explore how to maximize the value of the tools, skills, and systems you already have before investing in something new.
But first, a few updates:
Did you miss the first panel discussion of our revamped Guest Speaker Series? Watch it now.
Visit our Luma page to join our next panel discussion where we'll discuss leadership. And if you are in DC, sign up for the next TechWalk.
Erin Eben will be returning as a guest facilitator for our Tech Reset class.
Next month, O will be on the road again. This time, she's headed to the Toronto Community Summit Roadshow on August 11th for another session on M365 Planner. If you're in the area, register to join her.
Upcoming Classes & Events
Learn, Connect, Grow
The next solution isn't already something new.
Automation without AI
Tuesday, July 7 @ 7:30PM ET
Data Visualization using Excel
Thursday, July 16 @ 4:00PM ET
Smarter Email Management with Outlook Rules Thursday, July 21 @ 1PM ET
Many professionals spend time trying to become someone else but they already have powerful strengths waiting to be leveraged. This month's resource, Introverts: Leverage Your Strengths for an Effective Job Search, reminds us that success comes from recognizing what we have and using it more intentionally. Buy it here.
Instead of changing your workflow to accommodate your software, you can make small changes to your email, calendar, and task management settings to dramatically reduce friction and help you reclaim time.
Most people use software exactly as it was originally configured but the default setup wasn't designed for your specific goals, workload, or priorities. Take the time to learn the possibilities of what you already have.
Ask yourself:
Have I fully explored the tools I already own?
Am I solving a technology problem or a process problem?
Would a different system help more than a different app?
