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The 43 Folders Method (Paper System)

Office Dynamics

I mentioned the 43 folders method in my Core Administrative Skills Always Need Improving post and a lot of you wanted more information on this method. Keep the daily files in front, beginning with the file for tomorrow’s date. Behind the “31” file is the folder for the next month. The “round file.” How it Works.

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

The Account Manager role was a little side step along my career path but required the same skills I would need in my next role as a PA and Administrative Manager. Establishing and maintaining filing systems. Taking minutes, writing agendas and attending meetings. Dressing professionally. Escalating issues when appropriate.

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

Onboarding Agenda: A Blueprint for Success Having a well-planned and structured approach to onboarding new team members helps you ensure the important details are being covered, the right people are involved, and the new hire has a more organized and supportive start in their new role. showcasing how each tool facilitates team collaboration.

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Ten tips on preparing board papers

Practically Perfect PA

Then add the number of each board paper to the correlating agenda item. The document should be secured in a safe / password protected file. The agenda, action list and previous minutes should be the first three papers in a board pack. At least you know they have received it.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

Go to your human resources department and ask to see your employee file so you can write down all of the job titles, dates, and salary details for each position you’ve held with your current company. Course agendas and certificates from continuing education. Showcase your skills. Your resume always needs to be current.

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Thinking Differently about Difficult People

The Office Professionals Place

Second in developing the approach, practice active listening skills by clarifying and paraphrasing what you heard so that everyone is on the same page. Prior to interacting with this person, you should have an agenda or objective and seek to accomplish the goal(s). We never sell your personal information to third parties.

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Not Just a Secretary

Office Dynamics

Ultimately, these leadership skills directly translated to my job. Take that time to ask questions about his meetings, are there any action items you can follow up on from the meetings, are there any impending phone calls or situations you need to be aware of, can you create a template for his staff meeting agenda.

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