TQAT JOURNEY HANDOUT sm Boost TQ & Get More Done! © 2022 getcontrol.net | all rights reserved | do not copy without permission | contact us at info@getcontrol.net 1 TQ PROFILE TOOL WHAT’S YOUR TQP? © 2022 getcontrol.net | all rights reserved | do not copy without permission | contact us at info@getcontrol.net sm 2 TQAT PROFILES SILO STAR (S2) What’s My Tech Type? TECHSPERT GREENBELT (TG) MANTRA: DARE TO SHARE THE MAGIC MANTRA: I HAVE SO MUCH TO LEARN Characteristics Characteristics S2s tend to be top performers, respected for their achievements. S2s believe that time spent learning technology is an excellent investment. They are eager to find hidden, time-saving tech features. They view tech proficiency as a personal productivity journey. They tend to feel that sharing insights isn’t a major priority due to apathy, the nerd factor, lack of recognition, or because they seek a competitive advantage. They are humble and understand that techspertise requires continuous learning. Techsperts are curious, positive, and outgoing. They enjoy helping others excel. TGs explore their everchanging technosphere in search of helpful features. When TEs discover a new tech tip, they get excited to practice, then share it. TGs invest time to save time. Relationships Relationships S2s are usually more introverted and task-driven than other colleagues. S2s may appear to be “know-it-alls” . This can intimidate ETs. S2s may find Calm Coaches to be underqualified for tech leadership assignments. S2s often develop into incredible teammates who help everyone get more done. Techsperts help all TQ Profiles excel. They can learn from anyone. Emerging Techies grow rapidly when the interact with TGs. TGs love it when a colleague says, “Wow!”. They seek TQ moments of insight. TGs are usually not “know-it-alls”. They are “share-it-alls”. TGs might be perplexed at the way Silo Stars lack of interest in sharing tech ideas. EMERGING TECHIE (ET) CALM COACH (C2) MANTRA: I FIND NEW ZIP TIPS ALL THE TIME! MANTRA: MASTER 10 ZIPS THEN MAKE A LIST Characteristics Characteristics Relationships Relationships ETs almost always achieve major productivity gains via TQ initiatives. ETs rarely tinker with tech presets, view features, or shortcuts. They often excel in pre-tech environments like live meetings. ETs have often been “burned” by a tech glitch. They usually avoid tech-driven assignments. ETs are nervous about sharing tech insights with colleagues. ETs learn from Techsperts but may feel intimidated by Silo Stars. Unlike Calm Coaches, ETs are uncomfortable with tech change. ETs may talk themselves out of tech-driven opportunities. ETs may lag behind when new e communication tools are introduced. ETs like to learn from other ETs. C2s learn technology quickly. They are cool, calm, and collected with new tech. They enjoy sharing tech insights with others. Some have been too busy to learn more about everyday technology. More experienced C2s may have led or participated in tech rollouts. Some C2s belong to either the Z or Millennial generations. Some C2s used Apple or Google tools before joining an Office 365 organization. C2s are fast learners eager to adopt insights shared by Techsperts and Silo Stars. C2s have the patience needed to help ETs grow. C2s may be puzzled at a Silo Star’s reluctance to share tech insight. C2s try to find Silo Stars who can help them learn faster. They see the connection between TQ and leadership. © 2022 getcontrol.net | all rights reserved | do not copy without permission | contact us at info@getcontrol.net 3 ZIP TIP ROBOTS Learn, Practice, and Leverage EMAIL & DOCUMENT ROBOTS MOBILE ROBOTS Navbot (PC Only): Click 3 dots > Navigation Options > Uncheck Compact Navigation Transformer: From Inbox, click and drag an Outlook email into the Calendar, Task, or AutoCorrector iPhone: Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replace- Contact icon to transform it into that kind of item. AutoCorrector Samsung: Settings > General Management > Language > Email Searchbot: From Outlook inbox, click into the email search rectangle and look up. Click to search by sender, time, attachment and more. Folder Searchbot: From Outlook Mail, scroll down and right click on Search Folders > New Search Folder > Mail From Specific People > Click on VIP name > OK. Google 100 Searchbot: Settings > Search Settings > Adjust results per page to 100. Categorizer: Click Categorize > All Categories > Select and name color key > OK. AutoCorrector: From Inbox, Click File > Options > Mail > Spelling and AutoCorrect… > AutoCorrect Options > Enter phrases > Add > OK. Replicator: From Outlook or Word > Create a Draft > Highlight Text > Click Insert > Quick Parts > Save Selection > Name It > OK. Rulebot: Highlight sender > Rules > Always Move Messages From: > Folder > OK. Dingbot: Highlight sender > File> Options > Mail > Message arrival > Uncheck 4 boxes Docbot: Click in the upper-left corner Save area to rename, locate, or see versions VidBot: PowerPoint: Insert > Screen Recording > Select Area > Use Plus Tool to set record area > Click Record > Hover mouse at top center of screen and click square Stop button > Recording will jump into current slide. QATbot: Look for tiny triangle in upper left corner of Outlook > Click dropdown > Show Below Ribbon > Right-click on a button > Add to Quick Access Toolbar. Excel AutoCalculator: Highlight any numbers row of numbers and look in the lower left corner to see a count, average, and sum of those numbers. WINSPLITTER: Split screen via W+ left or right arrows. WINFINDER: Right-click on lower taskbar icons to see recent documents ment > + > Enter phrases. On-screen keyboard > Smart Typing > Text Shortcuts > Add The Dictabot: Tap on mic icon > Practice saying your punctuation > Using Dash Dash for bullet points > Saying New Paragraph for line spaces. The AutoDialer: Place three commas between the teleconference number and conference code to for fast smartphone dialing. Outlook App: Swipe to Schedule feature: Tap your photo in upper-left > Gear > Scroll down to Swipe Options > Tap Option > Select Snooze . CALENDAR ROBOTS RushBot: From Outlook Calendar Tap Control + G > Type month and date > For example, 2 4 > Tap enter to zoom to Feb. 4. Date Detector: From Outlook Calendar Mini Calendar Day View > Click and hold Control and click on any dates you want to see together. Meeting Megabot: From an email sent to a number of colleagues, Tap the Reply with Meeting icon to invite them all to a meeting. Scheduler: From Outlook Calendar click > New Meeting > Scheduling Assistant > Click Add a Name and add all attendees > The Scheduling Assistant will then show the available times for participants. Click Add Rooms to add a meeting room. Use the Room Finder to see availability. Once you have selected rooms and people examine the chart to see what times might work for everyone. Room Finder Calendar: Make sure you look at the calendar and other tools on the right which show you the best and worst times for your meeting in terms of availability. © 2022 getcontrol.net | all rights reserved | do not copy without permission | contact us at info@getcontrol.net 4
