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. Here are two examples of this.

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Melissa Peoples

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Let's face it: As an Executive Assistant, sometimes calendar management can feel like a nightmare. But the truth is that there are keys to unlocking the power of a strategic calendar. Calendar management can be tough. There are endless variables that go into successful calendar management.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

With so many coworking space management software options available, it can be difficult to determine which app is worthwhile and which software will best meet the needs of your coworking space. andcards Efficiently managing a coworking space should be easy, and that’s exactly what andcards aims to help operators do.

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BMT Office Administration

AUGUST 17, 2022

It can be difficult to manage your time well at work. Keeping up with a multitude of tasks, projects, and demands while staying connected with your team and clients can spread employees or business owners very thin. Keep reading to learn more about the best time management tools. Time tracking tools.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

One question that I get asked a lot is “what’s a good online product I can use for scheduling projects throughout the year?” Just because some of these project management tools have all these fancy bells and whistles don’t go assuming they’re the best. Google Calendars. or something similar. But first … a little advice.

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Success

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

Feelings don’t obey the calendar,” says psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson, author of Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings by Letting Yourself Have Them. Manage your expectations. Even if it’s just “go to mall to buy present for nephew,” write it down in your calendar and then do it. Let yourself experience joy.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 21, 2017

Last month I asked everyone on the Practically Perfect PA social media platforms to give me their best tips on working with multiple managers. Here are my best tips on working with multiple managers. I rely heavily on Outlook to help with not only scheduling, but simple reminders, shared calendars, etc. Here are the results.

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 15, 2019

Color coding your calendar is one of those organizational tricks that most people shrug off. I’m here to tell you – if you aren’t color coding your calendar, you’re missing out. Color coding your calendar allows you to see how your time will be used at a glance. You name it. How to color code?

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BMT Office Administration

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Cloud-based project management software has revolutionized how companies manage their workflows, time-tracking, and communications for years now. That is unless you’ve yet to upgrade to a project management app, in which case you’re still stuck with the hassles of managing projects across multiple locations.

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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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Tips From T. Marie

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In 2023, several areas are particularly hot in this field: Executive Assistant Services: Handling email, scheduling, calendar management, organizing meetings, travel planning, data entry, and other back-office tasks will always be in high demand. Podcast Manager: Podcasts are all the rage!

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Jen Lawrence

MARCH 15, 2019

Color coding your calendar is one of those organizational tricks that most people shrug off. I’m here to tell you – if you aren’t color coding your calendar, you’re missing out. Color coding your calendar allows you to see how your time will be used at a glance. You name it. How to color code?

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

And yet assistants help file digital documents and manage calls through their cell phones, so the skills required for these tasks haven’t completely gone away. They are not paid the big bucks to manage a calendar and book flights. A great executive assistant looks at the entire calendar for a month—what happened last week?

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

They feel they have been managing calendars or planning meetings forever so why pay attention. For 28 years, I have been teaching assistants to pay attention to the fundamentals such as meeting planning, travel planning, calendar maintenance, organizational skills, follow-up systems, time management, and communications.

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Allwork

AUGUST 9, 2023

August 9 was later highlighted in our calendars when coworking space operator Cadu de Castro Alves, and members of the Coworking Google Group forum, chose to celebrate International Coworking Day. other marketers or content writers who are willing to work on common projects). Photo credit: Projects Mantle Space Today, U.K.-based

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 18, 2015

This is the best advice you will ever receive on how to build a strategic partnership with your executive, manage their day, and stay on top of the volumes of tasks and projects you have to handle. Daily Calendars. It is easy to place a wrong time or wrong date on a calendar. Special Projects. Status Updates.

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Worxbee

MAY 18, 2023

As a savvy and forward-thinking business owner, it is crucial to equip yourself with the top virtual leadership skills necessary to successfully manage teams from a distance. We will delve into the seven essential virtual leadership skills that every manager should cultivate to thrive in the virtual work environment.

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Success

JANUARY 12, 2022

Next, color code your calendar for one week. Days off and vacations need to be blocked into our calendars with as much certainty as meetings. We finish projects quickly because we refuse to let them bleed into our rest days. We finish projects quickly because we refuse to let them bleed into our rest days.

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Jen Lawrence

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the fall of 2022, Harvard Business Review published the results of a case study done with the task-management company Asana. The method: clear the calendar. I ran my own experiment of resetting my work in three areas: my task list, calendar, and workflows. Next up came the reminders and holds on my calendar.

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Success

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This app combines mind mapping and task management. Suited for busy individuals and small teams, Ayoa also comes with all the features you’d expect in a project management platform: sharing, deadlines, task prioritization, chat and more. Basecamp is an oldie but a goodie in the project management sphere.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

The article, Juggling: The Art of Supporting Multiple Managers by Stacy Leitner was originally posted at AGreatDaysWork.com. If you are an assistant who works with multiple managers or executives, you know the work can be overwhelming at times. When you support multiple managers, the work multiplies!

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 28, 2015

While the role of a PA or EA is constantly evolving, diary management continues to be a fundamental task. PAs spend at least a third of their time managing diaries, so it’s essential that you’ve mastered this aspect of your job. Own the calendar. Diary management is a balancing act – so be cautious when adding in anything new.

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Tips From T. Marie

JUNE 14, 2023

With a never-ending to-do list and the constant juggling act of managing her home business, she longed for a solution to reclaim her time and sanity. Ok, my little story above might be a bit over the top, but the truth is using a time management technique like this can be a game changer for your home business.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Managing files can be overwhelming and let’s be honest… boring for some. Remember, an effective file management system boosts the overall efficiency of a company’s operations. With that, I’m going to share tips on how you can manage your files effectively. By project? ” Would you look for it…. In what order?

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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. What three projects, tasks or priorities will most contribute to the accomplishment of your biggest and most important goal ?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

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? 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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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Proper task prioritization and time management skills can help you accomplish all of your daily tasks, ensure that the right tasks are getting done, and still maintain a work-life balance. You can track deadlines with a calendar, to-do list, or one of the popular project management tools. Consider your own work habits.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

What does it take to be a successful office manager? simonewu 24/01/2023 Office managers are responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly in the office. Office managers are responsible for keeping businesses running smoothly. Office managers should know how to manage their time effectively on a daily basis.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

EAs will often have random projects that require them to collaborate with other departments - it’s essential to maintain those human connections. A Reliable System for Tracking Tasks We’re not going to suggest one “right” system for how you manage tasks. Trello - Trello is a kanban (cards) style of project management tool.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 7, 2019

Consider what is already on the calendar—your planned events, meetings and appointments—and how much time you realistically have available. Once you’ve gone to the trouble to define your “must do” and “nice to do” items for the week, block time on the calendar for completing them. Don’t block off every inch of your calendar, though.

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Success

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

But several free ChatGPT alternatives provide better solutions for your business marketing, sales, ideation, revision and client relationship management (CRM) needs. Simply tell Writesonic your role and provide the details of your project. Let’s look at our five favorite alternatives to ChapGPT and when you should use them.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 28, 2016

Let me share a secret with you that many successful online solopreneurs already know — you have to learn how to “manage” your business before you can “market” your business. Do you find projects/clients are falling through the cracks? Or cannot tell at a glance if your project is on track?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Here are my tips on managing, meeting and exceeding your manager’s expectations! To manage your manager’s expectations you firstly have to know exactly what is expected of you. If not it is really worth asking your manager if you can flesh out a few more specific tasks. I know I certainly have!

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 23, 2023

Time Management : manage your calendar as well as coordinate your work and personal calendars, schedule meetings, and most importantly help you set scheduling priorities on your calendar Organization : Help you set up standard operating procedures and improve business processes including “electronic organization.

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IAAP

AUGUST 11, 2021

Time blocking can help you in your busy day-to-day, especially if you set up these common recurring time blocks.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

How do we manage the chaos? Properly using filters and rules can make magical things happen in your inbox like sorting emails by project or client or tagging specific messages as a low priority. And the best way to handle tasks is to schedule time on your calendar to ensure you have properly set aside time to do the work.

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Jen Lawrence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

How do we manage the chaos? Properly using filters and rules can make magical things happen in your inbox like sorting emails by project or client or tagging specific messages as a low priority. And the best way to handle tasks is to schedule time on your calendar to ensure you have properly set aside time to do the work.

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