Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 30, 2014

The post BLOG – LIVING ORDER: On becoming a project leader appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Earlier this year, the Consortium for Project Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, started a new blog. You just finished reading BLOG - LIVING ORDER: On becoming a project leader !

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. Patel believes hiring should involve less job postings and more test projects. “I

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BioTeams

MAY 10, 2013

Most approaches to project management concentrate on the tasks which need to be successfully completed to achieve the project goal. Important as this is, it is at most only half of the story of successful project management. C3: a new approach to Collaborative Project Management. Core Factors*3.

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Content Management System: WordPress for blogging and content. Creative Agency: Website Platform: Custom WordPress website Project Management: Tools like Trello or Asana for client projects. Content Management System: WordPress for portfolio and blog. Collaboration: Slack for team communication.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2017

We have done our best to provide you with some great blogs during the month of April. Basics include: travel planning, appointment coordination, meeting preparation, all facets of communication, organizational skills, and time and project management. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon. The basics.

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Bonnie Low-Krayman

JANUARY 10, 2024

What leaders and HR recruiters have discovered is that many of their current staff possess not-so-obvious talents and skills that can be leveraged for current projects. She offered a proposal for a revised onboarding plan to the HR team, including the fact that she would be the project leader with a revised salary to go along with the plan.

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BioTeams

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

A short Bioteams video interview has been published by Bas de Baar on Project Shrink where Bas and I discuss some of the most common questions about bioteams projects such as team member alignment and is there a role for a project manager in a bioteam (Yes!).

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

This smart app even “learns” your schedule and adapts to your busy and available times. Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. You can update statuses, track time and tasks, and get real-time updates on all your projects. This blog is part of our 2017 Blog-A-Thon.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

One of my favorite aspects of attending a professional development conference is the opportunity to connect with other administrative professionals to share processes, tips, best practices and learn how they simplify daily tasks with technology. How exciting is it to learn something new related to your field from someone that uses it daily?

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 1, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore practical strategies to help you overcome work-from-home guilt and reclaim your confidence. Platforms like email, instant messaging, or project management software allow you to stay connected, share updates, and seek clarification on tasks. But fear not! So, let’s dive in!

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 25, 2017

For example, here are a few of the most common roles that may be a great fit for assistants, depending on your skills and interests: Project Manager. Take on “Future Focused” Projects. Take advantage of that by volunteering to own projects that leverage and develop specific skills you’d like to use in the future.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  The situation: Tweet "Rob" is a project manager that is responsible for a number of projects across the world and he needs to keep track of all of them.    I LOVE basecamp I have used it to coordinate many different projects where team members are all over the place.   It is wiki based. 

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Jen Lawrence

JULY 21, 2022

Truth time – how many times have you avoided using your task management system because it felt like more work than it’s worth? This is an incredibly common problem – our project management tools seem to make things harder. This blog post will guide you in cleaning out your system effectively.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. Keeping track all year will help you easily prepare a list of projects you are most proud of completing and/or assisted with.

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C-Suite Assistants

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In September 2022 we published a blog on Executive Assistant salaries. In that blog, we tracked some of the changes we’ve seen over the last several years and refer to an increase of 20% in the average salary for an EA to the CEO over the last 5 years. Executive Assistants who fit this profile are in high demand and low supply.

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

It’s also the first release after I took on this project, last year. Here are my thoughts on what are the upsides, the downsides and the overall feeling of reviving an old project. A few months later, these are the lessons I learned from this. But because I’m using it every day on this very blog. Damn hackers!

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

​Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. If you haven’t checked out that blog post, you can find it here. The Learning Doesn’t Stop Here!

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

This is the second of three blogs that we are producing based on all the great information and feedback we got from our workshop participants. Read the first one, on what to look for in an event supplier , and watch out for the third and final blog, on how to ensure organisations value PA work!

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BMT Office Administration

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Are you a fan of kanban-style task management features to visualize workflows and customer leads? If so, two project management tools lead the fray — Pipedrive and Trello. From assigning and monitoring task progress to customer relationship management, both Pipeline and Trello offer unique advantages for both.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Here are some options to consider: Blog. Project Management. You can also add links to projects or websites you’ve worked on if they’re appropriate to share. So start thinking about what other pages you want to include. Work Samples or Portfolio. Contact or Contact Me. Certifications. Communication Skills. Event Planning.

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Allwork

AUGUST 28, 2023

What you’ll learn Discover the profound effects of remote and hybrid models on organisational culture. Learn about the immense potential of AI in stimulating cultural dynamics within organizations. Because at heart, culture is about adapting and learning and sharing information. Welcome to the future. Work podcast.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 25, 2017

Over that time, I have seen the blog grow and grow and grow! There are now over 11,000 of you signed up to the blog posts and newsletters and we attract over 90,000 visitors each month on the website. I enjoy connecting with different people on various projects and my role allows me to do this daily. Lorraine Stone.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 16, 2019

Thanks to the plethora of online resources available to anyone with an internet connection, it’s possible to learn the basics of entrepreneurship and business ownership. … The post Can You Start a Business Using Free Software? … The post Can You Start a Business Using Free Software? appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 14, 2021

You may have been employed at a company that has not yet fully reopened, or you may be assisting your children with remote learning. They make telephone calls, type and review documents, conduct research, update blogs and social media, make travel arrangements for managers, prepare presentations and assemble reports.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Editor’s Note: This is a revised version of an original post from the OfficeNinjas blog. Having the ability to work on things outside of my day to day duties, such as projects and initiatives that impact the company and outside of it. It brings a whole new meaning to learning on the job. “ Author: OfficeNinjas.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? One I would add would be to blog as we. You want a little more. You want the whole tree." 1 week ago More updates. Do you think. My personal favourite is #4.

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Virtual Moxie

JANUARY 5, 2010

Categories 30-Day Projects Business Communication Expectations Fees Legalese Moxie Relationships Self-Care Standards Web/Tech Moxie Archives Feb, 05 to Today Search Translate Moxie Also Mine « Inner work for the outter planner | Main | A strategy for investing -- time, energy, and yourself. Here's what I learned: 1.

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Productivityist

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

I haven’t taken guest posts in a while but the topic of burnout has come up a lot lately and when Stewart asked if he could write something about for my blog, I jumped at the chance. Also, learn to stop negative thoughts and stay far away from perfectionism. The following post is a guest contribution from Stewart Dunlop.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

" Then, I heard this comment: "I use Asana for task and project management, and the app is on my iPhone and iPad, so I can see all of my tasks at a glance and add to them if needed. Task/Project Management Tool: Asana. Asana is an Internet based software that is a powerful task manager. Are you in love yet?

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

And if you’re just hearing about virtual assistants for the first time, then you’ve come to the right place to learn all about them. In this course, I am your biz bestie, showing you the ropes and sharing the lessons I learned when I first started as a VA. You can charge hourly, by project, or by package. Yup, that’s right!

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2012

We have dedicated several blogs to informing you about our administrative assistant conference speaker line-up. Annette Brown, Learning & Business Consultant. Annette Brown, Learning & Business Consultant. Annette Brown is a learning and business consultant with thirty years’ proven experience.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 18, 2016

A place to come, learn and realise that there was at least one other PA that felt the same way you did and was facing the same every day issues you were (and some of the triumphs too!) Sherien Ahmed @sherienSA , PA to Senior Management Team, Venture Trust. Sally Lloyd @salidatious Assstant to Managing Director, CodeBase.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Last month I posted a blog about diversification with the assistant role. Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. I find myself being a ‘Jack of all trades’, and constantly learn, which is rather exciting.”

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Guest Blog entry provided by Debbie Gross, Chief Executive Assistant to John Chamber, Cisco Systems. It's about being an amazing time and project management juggler while working 24/7, and at the same time taking care of ourselves and trying to have personal lives. Learning the "Why" and "What" about the business.

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 30, 2014

You can no longer deny the benefits of cloud services like document storage, subscription based cloud software services and virtual office space with shared project management. So called experts claimed that blogging had died several years ago when Twitter and Facebook exploded in popularity. Those experts were wrong.

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Jen Lawrence

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

I had taken a job as an assistant to three executives, plus my role required project management work. And I just couldn’t seem to get my project reports sent out. At this time, I overhauled the way I managed myself. So I learned to multitask and marketed my skill. I was drowning. Something had to change.

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