Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. The writer immediately points out that technology and automation have chipped away at duties like papers to be filed and landlines to be answered.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 17, 2015

The average PA now juggles booking meetings, running their own team, or conducting meetings on their boss’s behalf. Read it, process it, and file it away – never allow documents to pile up on your desk or in your inbox. With your boss’s permission, you can also copy their appointments into your phone or personal planner.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JANUARY 26, 2012

Incoming communication – You should work to manage of your incoming data with the fewest possible moves; including e-mail, voice mail, real-time phone calls and regular mail. If it takes less than two minutes to answer a message, do it then file or delete the message. File those that are just for information. Postal mail.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Zone 1 is the main workspace at your desk – the center of activity that is within arm’s reach of your computer and phone. Setup your file sorters or trays for staging daily work/projects on one side of your desk and move them to pending or completed containers on the other side as you work on them. Zone 2: Work Staging. 2 pencils.

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Success

JANUARY 17, 2023

You’ve probably said it to yourself 100 times before: I really need to start reading more books. When you’re an out-of-the-habit adult with a full schedule, however, finding the time to pick up a book can be a challenge. Science is beginning to back up what book-lovers already know: Reading offers far-reaching benefits for your life.

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Clutter Coach

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

In this episode, I’ll talk about why it’s critical to back up your computer and phone regularly, and give you ideas on how to do it. I have copies of files in other spots. This podcast is based on my book, 52 Simple Ways to Get Organized, available on my website. I don’t have much data.

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Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 28, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Clock In The Right Time Zone: Booking Meetings in Microsoft Outlook By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 28, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , Travel D o you need to book meetings for your manager(s), but most meetings are all over the country or even internationally?

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2011

In a nutshell, you can save anything to this program and access it from your computer, from the web, or even your phone. How do you get the most out of Evernote? Create a shared notebook, give access to the relevant people and they can decide when and how to view. See a book you want to read? First, you need an account.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

For most business owners there will be a physical client file that you’ll need to create. One of the simplest ways of creating this file is by using a manila file folder in which you simply drop your paperwork into. Physical: Create a Client Contact Sheet. All Clients: Client Tracking Spreadsheet.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. © 2023 Julie Perrine International, LLC HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE Want to use this article in your newsletter, ezine or website?

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. They don’t need to spend much time asking others for help or trying to figure out how to perform certain tasks. showcasing how each tool facilitates team collaboration. Think back to the last time you started a new job.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 11, 2023

Previously, we delved into how to work with (rather than against) your time style preference. Now, we’re going to talk about how your particular personality type manages space. A stray file, an errant stapler, or even a visible office supply organizer can put them off their game. How You Assign Value.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Follow In-Person Meeting Norms You wouldn’t wander into the boardroom at work 15 minutes late while munching on a cheeseburger and talking loudly on your cell phone. Make sure your laptop is charged, your internet connection works, and you have any files or information you’ll need to access ready to go.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

Here are some tips that help me: Turning off all of the rings, dings, and notifications for email, Slack, and messaging on my phone and computer. I keep specific actions on a sticky note for each file to help me get right into the flow of work. HOW TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR NEWSLETTER OR WEBSITE.

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On The Job

JULY 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 16, 2009 How to Quit a Job Properly No one talks much these days about quitting a job. Still, you know that if a great opportunity came along, you might jump at it.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JUNE 17, 2011

And, at the same time, people were increasingly starting to rely on their mobile devices for much more than making phone calls. Yes, we do think of ourselves as more of a personal assistant and not just a digital filing cabinet. I see how that can work.    Are you on other phone platforms? 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Work With Stephanie « Organize Your Ideas and Watch Them Unfold | Main | Life Coaching Tips to Organize Yourself For Success » Work From Home Mother - How to Organize Your Life and Home to Succeed (Guest Post: Sarah Short) Work from home mothers all share pretty much the same issues; children, family, housework, space, organisation.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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Tips From T. Marie

JANUARY 4, 2017

Little did I know that 3 months later, in April of 2007, some guy named Tim Ferriss would publish a little book entitled “The Four Hour Work Week” that would suddenly make the term ‘virtual assistant’ a popular search term. Sharing files between client/virtual services provider is faster and easier than ever before. .

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Fortunately, there are numerous excellent and intuitive apps available for almost all phones using iOS and Android. But once you learn how to use the interface, it is compelling. This way, the app always knows what you are doing and when, so nothing is missed or double-booked. Pick up your phone, and the plant will die.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 16, 2018

From the first phone call to register for the conference to picking up my name tag, the entire team carried out the professionalism of Joan. We have so many ways to learn from Joan; webinars, books, blog posts, etc., Daily huddles are to be done in person or via the phone (not text or email). They are my: * Follow-up system.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

For most business owners there will be a physical client file that you’ll need to create. One of the simplest ways of creating this file is by using a manila file folder in which you simply drop your paperwork into. Physical: Create a Client Contact Sheet. In your main client folder.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 14, 2009

Home About Me Advertise "Checking In" to a Better Flight By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Productivity , Research , Travel Y ou get an urgent e-mail from your boss asking you to book a flight and hotel. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Professional Assistant Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Productivity D o you have trouble trying to book several managers’ meetings, yet you have access to their calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2008

How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk E-Mail me or follow me.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 30, 2011

The software is a very powerful, yet simple indexing system for paper office files. It works like a search engine for paper files to help you stay organized. Rather, the software uses the power of the computer to index the hanging file folders in office file cabinets. Create a Filing Masterpiece.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2013

Most of that time has been spent figuring out how to look as youthful as I did at 21, making terrible decisions with fashion, money and well men but also making my way along the career path that has led me to being an EA in Barcelona. Learning how to use and fix a variety of office equipment. Booking meetings and meeting rooms.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2009

By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Filed Under: Meetings , Research , Travel A re you trying to book a flight, hotel or car rental for your manager? Most Recent Questions How to Deal with Inconsiderate Co-Workers Administrative Procedures Manual - Does Your Department Need One?

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Brilliantly Better

APRIL 27, 2011

Tweet For the last 14 months I’ve been learning how to become a self-published author. And by that, I mean not only PDF ebooks available on the blog, but also printed books on Amazon, Kindle versions and, of course, for the latest hype in town, ePub-based ebooks in Apple iBookStore. The Book Setup. But it worked.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2006

How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Making your small business carbon neutral.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Are you afraid to file something because you will forget where you put it? Most likely no one every taught you how to manage the overwhelming amount of information that you receive on a daily basis. If you don’t know how to decide, you might place it on your desk to deal with later. How to Keep Good Employees.

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Office Dynamics

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Are you afraid to file something because you will forget where you put it? Most likely no one every taught you how to manage the overwhelming amount of information that you receive on a daily basis. If you don’t know how to decide, you might place it on your desk to deal with later. How to Keep Good Employees.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Using Microsoft Outlook Calendar Properly By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity A re you trying to book a meeting with someone or a group of people? Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 3, 2011

  Now is the time to let go of the excuses that you don't have time, are too tired or don't know how.    Here are a few for you to consider: AboutOne.com If you would like to go paperless with your home filing, this is definitely the tool to consider!  This tool is great for simple household filing. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 6, 2010

CREATE your paper-based filing system. Having an efficient filing system in place will enable you to find the information you need, when you need it! First of all invest in your filing storage, whether that's a dedicated filing cabinet or plastic filing crates. CREATE your PC filing system.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

By The Professional Assistant on Monday, September 22, 2008 Filed Under: Organize , Productivity A re you asked to make reservations for your manager(s) at particular restaurants? Do you need to have some sort of written confirmation to make sure that the reservation has been booked? Do you feel that you could be doing this faster?

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Macros: Shortcuts To Productivity With Microsoft Word By The Professional Assistant on Monday, October 13, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Word , Productivity D o you know what a macro is? Do you know how to create them? I am going to show you how to record a simple macro function and to implement it.

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