…with Jane McNeice
Jane McNeice
Mind Matters Training
Describe your office in under twelve words
Bijoux, but squatter friendly
How much time do you spend there?
3 days per week
Tidy or untidy?
My work station is beautifully tidy; I’ll let our other staff confess share their own standards of tidiness 😉
Trendy or functional?
Neither, I prefer classic and functional
Oddest thing on your desk?
Gaviscon – other brands are available! – I’m pregnant with McNeice number 2
Office refreshment of choice?
Coffee in a morning, tea after lunch
What do you keep in your desk drawer?
Stationery, hand cream, photo of McNeice number 1
Open plan or office?
Office
Meetings – lover or hater?
Depends…
Phone or e-mail?
Best time saving tip?
Avoid multi-tasking – it’s a myth that it is effective
Make effective use of ‘To do’ lists
Use Social Pilot for social media
When someone asks you for your ‘best time saving tip’ don’t go overboard and give them 4!
Best business advice ever given?
People buy people
Most annoying office habits of others?
I have two: People who say they’re going to do something, then don’t, and poor communication, especially if it’s to communicate the thing they were supposed to do but didn’t!
Biggest office irritations?
I refer you back to question number 3…
Best office you’ve ever visited?
Whitespace, as it happens
Dream place to work?
Bora Bora, French Polynesia #wanderlust!
