The only #productivity software allowed by default at my work is whatever MS garbage is available.

Taking things into my own hands, I wrote a brief essay about “citizen development” and other such buzz words, dumped it into an IT request for admin access to my machine. To my surprise it was approved. And now, despite corporate’s best efforts, I am actually productive, and automating my work to the max.

Don’t be intimidated by ignorant management directions, demand admin access, get rights to the server, and never compromise your efficiency.

If you can get “40 hrs of work” done in 30, you’ve just given your self a raise.