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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. Oh yes, we have all been there!
Melissa Peoples
MAY 8, 2019
Avoid Status Updates & To Do Lists Now is not the time to catch them up on every project, action item, or detailed to-do list. No one enjoys being talked at for 30 minutes - everyone's time is valuable so make sure that you use this time wisely and you don't waste it. Pro Tips Don't get caught off guard and unprepared.
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Laughing all the Way to Work
FEBRUARY 13, 2010
If it is a big project I use a calendar and write down all my required to-dos on the dates I need to get them done to make my deadline. There are different styles of to-do lists and you can use the one that suits your work style and the type of project you are doing, but the main thing is to have one. Minute taking made easier.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 9, 2010
© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 9 July, 2010 Taking stock Whenever I finish a project I always ask myself, or get together with those who assisted me, and ask the question, "What went well and what could have gone better?" EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct. Minute taking made easier.
Laughing all the Way to Work
SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
A tip she passed along had to do with the bring-forward system and has been a great tool for me. My boss likes me to print his weekly calendar on Monday so he can see at a glance what he has for the week so I clip that to the front of the folder. EST Taking Effective Meeting Minutes Join me for a Webinar Oct.
Laughing all the Way to Work
DECEMBER 5, 2009
When the results were in, I met with the person who administered it and one of the things it showed, other than the fact that I ranked very high in administration, was that I work best on short-term projects where I can see the end in sight. I will have all kinds of energy to work on a project if I know it is ending at one point.
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 16, 2010
Make sure that tasks directly associated with clients come first, consider the financial impact of a project and its completion date on the company, don’t let deadlines control the priority list (expense reports can wait when there are more important tasks), and consider cause and effect (do A to enable B, which accomplishes C).
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