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Calendar Management for Executive Assistants

Office Dynamics

You must keep these things in mind when you are managing your executive’s calendar. Calendar management is an important skill. When scheduling travel or appointments, VIEW the calendar in terms of: What was my leader’s schedule like last week? ASSESS if the meeting is necessary/essential before booking meeting.

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Hustle Culture Is Over. Slow Productivity Is the Way to Meaningful Work

Success

That’s what New York Times bestselling author Cal Newport does for us in his new book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout. Newport’s book is a response to blatant and subtle callouts from his readers and followers, as well as his own family. Hustle culture is not the answer. Slow productivity is.

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5 Must-Have Skills for Progressive Assistants From Joan’s book, Who Took My Pen… Again?

Office Dynamics

Think of the future in terms of: new projects outcomes goals your executive’s calendar important upcoming event potential business Consider trends and changes in technology. The post 5 Must-Have Skills for Progressive Assistants From Joan’s book, Who Took My Pen… Again? Decide and then evaluate your decision. Use your head.

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How I Learned to Work Less But Do More

Success

Not a single blank space in my calendar. I would binge on some TV show with a wildly irresponsible male lead, someone who keeps no calendar but still gets all the girls. By happy coincidence, I had been reading Neil Pasricha’s book The Happiness Equation. A special project management app? Existential dread? The burn box.

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15 Ways To Treat Yourself: How Rewards Can Help You Succeed

Success

Rewards are often seen as something that comes at the end of a big project or goal. If crossing something off a list makes you smile and energizes you, load up your calendar and start crossing things off the list. Try a new puzzle or art project. Why should I reward myself? A reward doesn’t have to be big to be satisfying.

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Assistants Must Excel at the Fundamentals

Office Dynamics

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. Task and Project Management. This is not smart. This is not smart. Every career has certain core fundamental skills. You must do the same.

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Executive Assistant To Entrepreneur: Powering Your Own Path to Success

Tips From T. Marie

From managing their calendars, emails, and travel arrangements to handling administrative tasks with precision, your efficiency, and professionalism will be in high demand. From booking travel arrangements, arranging meetings, and managing events, to handling personal errands, your knack for multitasking will shine in this role.

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