Everyone has their own best practices and tools for getting the job done. Some include holding onto their iPhone for dear life or learning how to stay organized even during the chaotic times. Our recurring segment “It Works for Me” will feature business professionals sharing their secrets on how they get the job done. Next up is Todd Partain of Quality Technology Services (QTS).
Company Name: QTS
Job Title: Sales Learning & Development Manager
Where do you live? Atlanta, GA
Where do you work? Atlanta, GA
What is your office environment like? Traditional cubes and offices, lots of background noise.
What technology do you use at work?
Apple MacBook Pro
Apple iPhone 5S
VMware Fusion 6 Professional (Windows VM on my MacBook)
Common MS Office tools for both PC and Mac
Adobe Creative Cloud 2014
Adobe Captivate 8
Camtasia Studio 8
What technology do you use at home?
Apple MacBook Pro
Apple iPhone 5
Apple iPad Air 64GB
MS Office for Mac
Adobe Creative Cloud 2014
Adobe Captivate 8
On a scale of 1 (never) to 10 (always), how often are you connected to your smartphone? 9
What is your favorite organizational tool? My MacBook Pro
What is the latest website/app/tool you are obsessed with at the moment?
App: Paper by 53
Gadget related to that App: Pencil by 53
Garage Band
Can you recommend a book? A book that I recommend for everyone, regardless of position: “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. The principles he outlines are timeless and they influence every aspect of a leader’s life.
What’s your best time management tip? Lists are never old, never outdated, and they still help you get things done.
What’s the strangest thing in your office? My Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver.
