Allwork

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Fortunately, coworking can bridge the gap to provide more equitable opportunities for skills and development. With more coworking spaces comes more job opportunities in the workspace industry, including community manager roles. Jessica Samson, former General Manager at PLATF9RM in Brighton explains (whilst speaking on a panel at GCUC U.K.

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Success

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

To achieve that pinnacle of mental toughness, Darcy Piceu, a licensed psychotherapist, 20-year veteran professional ultrarunner and two-time UTMB winner (3rd in 2011 and 5th in 2015), suggests breaking down your goals into manageable chunks and using simple management tools like a calendar to keep the momentum going. “I

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 27, 2015

People are undoubtedly the best asset of every firm and having a PA network will help confirm that PA’s are an important and integral part of the organisation. An internal network will help us to build stronger relationships and enable better teamwork, communication and easier delegation and reciprocation of help.

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Success

JULY 6, 2023

With this action, upper-level management is setting an example—ignoring breaks and working through lunch—more junior colleagues may think they need to follow. Offer small group lunches or host networking events. Tell employees you’re taking lunch, block your calendar and then… take your lunch. Be the change.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In this chapter, I cover tactics for managing your own email inbox, as well as your executive’s. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Check out this great tool » Favorite Planning/Calendar Tool - Readers Speak Out There are many ways to manage your time and activities.  What is your favorite planning/calendar tool and why? Of all the calendar tools I know, this one handles tasks the best.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A Wide Network We’re leading with this because so much of what top executive assistants accomplish often comes down to their connections. Every executive assistant should work on building a vast network of contacts and keeping that network “warm.” Your network can be anyone.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2014

Networking can be a scary word can’t it? At the start of my career aged just 21, I had no real grasp of what networking was, nor was I interested in finding out. Now, just 5 years on, I have come such a long way and networking has been a huge part of my journey and contributed to my success. Networking can mean many things.

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Success

AUGUST 2, 2021

Although many people rely on their computer’s calendar, writing down events and to-do lists in a day planner or journal forces you to spend a few minutes each day setting short-term goals and prioritizing tasks. Read our favorites, and then feel free to join the discussion on Facebook or Twitter and share some of your own best practices.

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Professional Assistant Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

Home About Me Advertise Overlapping Calendars In Microsoft Outlook? 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?

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

Your skills in organization, communication, and high-level task management open the door to a world of exciting business possibilities! From managing their calendars, emails, and travel arrangements to handling administrative tasks with precision, your efficiency, and professionalism will be in high demand.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JUNE 25, 2015

Developing a solid plan for marketing and networking takes work, doesn’t it? Mark your calendar to follow up with a brief email no more than one week following your meeting. by Donna Toothaker. And then the commitment it takes to carry out that plan sometimes takes even more effort.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Archive Network with Steph Is This You? Try This Instead | Main | Be Smart About Using the Telephone » The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In We are in the home stretch of 2009 -- bring on 2010!!  Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O! say, to heck with that.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 15, 2010

.© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 16 January, 2010 Calendar "ah ha" I was participating in a Harvard sponsored webinar with my boss the other day. One of the things they recommended to executives was to use their electronic calendar to leave themselves reminders. . -- Wait a minute! Our office manager updates it every morning.

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Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Friendships are good for your mental and physical health Declining friendships aren’t just a detriment to your social calendar; friendships are intimately tied to mental health. Nextdoor Sometimes the best friends are closer than you think—as illustrated by Nextdoor , an app developed for hyperlocal networking among neighbors.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 7, 2019

They certainly can manage many of these items on their own, but should they? In some cases, they add confusion and overlap by being involved in things their assistants should be managing. email, calendar, phone lines on your desk) Develop a healthy curiosity. Some executives resist this concept for a few common reasons.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Debbie Gross (Strategy) suggested administrative assistants to work at a higher level by using their Outlook calendar like their own personal admin to help keep them on track with the many projects to be managed. She has a 3-point system for managing email: first pass. Second pass, Do (as in under two minutes).

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Step It Up VA Coaching

MARCH 14, 2013

Developing a solid plan for marketing and networking takes work, doesn’t it? Mark your calendar to follow up with a brief email no more than one week following your meeting. by Donna Toothaker. And then the commitment it takes to carry out that plan sometimes takes even more effort.

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Worxbee

MAY 17, 2021

Process management tools. Executive assistants are masters of process management and that requires some quality tools to keep track! Email can be an inefficient nightmare without the right tools and techniques in place to manage it. Email management tools. As an EA, you’re managing your own inbox and someone else’s.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Cultivates professional networks that help us accomplish our goals. My assistant looks at my calendar weeks away and helps me think about the time needed to complete projects or get ready for presentations. Manages peace and harmony; dealing with constant distractions daily. Very aware of organizational priorities.

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Success

JUNE 23, 2021

For the past decade, BELAY has been witnessing this phenomenon firsthand through its network of contractors who supply virtual support as assistants, bookkeepers, web maintenance professionals and social media strategists. You do not need to be managing email and invoicing and bookkeeping,” she says. “If

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Success

MAY 13, 2022

Proactively put a catch-up lunch on your calendar with someone you haven’t talked to in a while. If you are currently “married to your job,” you have undoubtedly learned a thing or two about time management. Utilize your time management skills from work to identify, nurture and grow your next relationship.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

The time has come to unhinge yourself from your desktop and start enjoying the “social” part of social networking. If you are ready to liberate yourself while somehow, ironically, still staying connected, fire up your web browser and head to Facebook.com/mobile to start using one of these versatile social networking solutions.

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Loosely Speaking

JANUARY 13, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Can Virtual Assistants provide social networking support? Social networking became the trendiest way to stay connected in 2008. Social networking became the trendiest way to stay connected in 2008. I think this raises some ethical dilemmas.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 8, 2017

Extensive Diary Management, arranging meetings and ensuring meeting clashes don’t occur. I begin each day by checking the directors calendars, then my ‘to do list’. Also being accepted into the Institute of Administrative Management at Member level. Here is a day in the life: Tracy Reid. . Day in the life: Tracy Reid.

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Office Organization Success

DECEMBER 12, 2011

” This was a great question because I know many of you struggle with managing your emails on a day-to-day basis. And I also have complete access to my Gmail and Calendar on my Android phone too! Outlook Users: Create Rules and Folders for Simple Email Management. 5 Top Tips for Managing Your Emails.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 21, 2023

The Workspace Design Show returned to the Business Design Centre from 27- 28 February 2023, with exhibitors and visitors alike hailing it as a must-attend addition to the trade show calendar and a place where the workplace community can come together to be inspired and network.

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Go Burrows

APRIL 18, 2021

In this episode, Kaleen talks about what it’s like to work with ultra high net worth individuals, tips for project management, and how to distinguish between an individual contributor and a great leader. Her areas of focus include project management, creating efficiencies, event planning, calendar management, and marketing strategy.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

One day about 10 years ago, I saw on my calendar a rare Saturday with nothing to do. Meetup.com and other social network sites have local groups who organize hikes and outdoor activities,” says Jason Bocarro, a professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management at North Carolina State University.

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 30, 2013

Hopefully you would have been interviewed by your new manager so you will have gained some understanding of what they are like and what they require from you. Here are some of my tips on how to make sure you build a good rapport with your new manager and get off on the right foot. How does your manager prefer to communicate?

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 12, 2009

 When you purchase the download for a nominal price, this combo marketing plan and calendar guides a business owner through the important tasks that so often get pushed off to the side. In conjunction with the calendar is The Marketing Mix: Official Blog from Marketing-Mentor, [link]. That’s impressive.Â

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.  Collecting business cards or other forms of contact information is only the first step in networking.  The most effective networkers have a system to manage/organize business cards and their contacts. 

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Worxbee

MAY 3, 2021

Calendar management, email taming, and process design and management are our top three tasks, but executive assistants can do more. An EA might be kept very busy with calendars and emails for two executives, leaving little time for other tasks. How will workloads be managed? Strong networking skills.

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Go Burrows

APRIL 11, 2021

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Scot and I chat about what makes an assistant a leader, the world of podcasting, email and calendar management, working remotely, and tips for new assistants. LEADERSHIP QUOTE. – Oprah Winfrey. JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY.

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Go Burrows

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Currently, she helps executive assistants manage and measure the right tasks in company operations while getting them off the craziness of Email/ Slack/ Calendar and onto the Office Otter software. Shayanne Wright is a Los Angeles based two time startup builder. Shayanne Wright is a Los Angeles based two time startup builder.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 1, 2011

When you attend tradeshows or networking meetings, do you later experience the business card pile up? Do you need an easy way to delegate the input of contact and conversation information into a customer relationship management (CRM) tool? We are not a calendar. If you do, then you'll love today's post and giveaway.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 2, 2015

If you are a manager reading this blog, check off the ones that apply to your administrative partner. Excellent calendaring skills. Excellent time management skills. Great networking skills. Taking baby steps is a good way to manage a big list of “must get better at” areas. Ability to remain calm under pressure.

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