Five Tips for Approaching New Office Tech

Julie Shenkman
Posted by in Administrative & Clerical Services


Office computers, innovative gadgets, and brand new devices are becoming commonplace in offices across America. However, they can be daunting if you're used to an older—and less technologically advanced—workflow. Learning a new skillset may feel like a chore. However, you might find your educational experience much more predictable and enjoyable if you follow the five tips listed in this article.

Acceptance lies at the core of comfort. New office computers, groundbreaking 3-D printers, and other devices are an inevitable part of business development. If you break into a cold sweat at the thought of change, you may find it tough to adjust to your company's constant evolution. Accepting and expecting continual change, however, can lead to real job satisfaction.

Go a step further than acceptance: welcome innovation with an open mind. Office computers can be amazing tools if you know what to do with them. They can help you tremendously on a day-to-day basis and enable empowerment—as long as you appreciate rather than resist them.

It's also important to focus. Many administrative professionals feel frustrated when they fall behind with other work because of a confusing technological modification. When you can't clear your mind, it can be very tough to focus properly. If you feel continuously distracted by your own worried thoughts, try banishing them from your brain by writing them down on paper.

When you feel focused, you can get organized. If you're faced with an increasing amount of new technology, tackling each item head on can really help alleviate stress. If several innovative changes materialize at the same time, you may want to learn about the most impactful ones first. Try making a list and putting your troubles in order of priority, placing essential or urgent items at the top of the list and less important ones at the bottom.

Finally, have faith in yourself. It can be easy to forget that you live in an ever-changing environment and that—as a human being—you're not biologically programmed to zip along at the pace of corporate progress. It's quite normal to feel out of your depth as office computers, cutting-edge gadgets, and other new technology elements are added to your regular routine.  

Thankfully, robot technology hasn't reached the administrative profession yet: as a person, you're allowed to learn about office computers and other devices at a reasonable pace. If you can prioritize the changes in your office technology, you may be able to alleviate stress—plus you'll probably feel more productive. If you feel successful, you're much more likely to welcome advanced technology, groundbreaking gadgetry, and cutting-edge office computers as valuable—and helpful—utilities.

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