Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We know there’s a better way to do things and the idea of bringing in some help is more stressful than we could have imagined. Email, Calendar, Task Management, Document Management, Password Database. Client Management. CRM, Client Experience Processes, Records Management. But then it happens. Operational.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We know there’s a better way to do things and the idea of bringing in some help is more stressful than we could have imagined. Email, Calendar, Task Management, Document Management, Password Database. Client Management. CRM, Client Experience Processes, Records Management. But then it happens. Operational.

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Jen Lawrence

AUGUST 8, 2022

Your task management system could be a physical planner, digital calendar, or wall of post-it notes. Here are three things you can do during your bookending to keep your tasks up to date and your stress low: Braindump tasks that may not have made their way onto the list.

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Worxbee

MAY 10, 2021

A key difference is that executive assistants tend to take a project management role, managing several moving parts and not necessarily doing all of the “doing,” but making sure others do. In contrast, virtual assistants are task managers. They follow a set list of tasks in a day.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 19, 2013

It is no secret that you work more efficiently, are more motivated and less stressed out when your workplace is well organized. Rule is a web-based project management and cloud collaboration tool. There is even a name for that: Irritable Desk Syndrome. It is also accessible on iPads, Android tablets, and other mobile devices.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

" Then, I heard this comment: "I use Asana for task and project management, and the app is on my iPhone and iPad, so I can see all of my tasks at a glance and add to them if needed. I’m enjoying a new love affair… with my task management tool! Task/Project Management Tool: Asana. And I am willing to share.

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Worxbee

MAY 24, 2021

Ideal” means different things to different people, but for the sake of this post, we’re defining it as your most productive, least-stressful work week. One piece published by Atlassian found that in order for people to not feel time-starved (and to therefore be less stressed over time pressure), a 7.6 Time management tips.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Without the right support, it can be incredibly difficult to manage all these contending responsibilities and still focus on your business goals. One way to alleviate some of the stress is to work with an executive assistant.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

I wrote an entire 80+ Page Guide incorporating the main processes executives and assistants need to have down pat, such as: regularly scheduled meetings, calendar management, meeting preparation, e-mail management, project management, travel, follow-up systems and prioritization.

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BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 31, 2023

There are many ways to go about this, including time-tracking apps, project management software, timesheets, screenshots, spreadsheets, and asking team members to track their own progress. Without monitoring tools in place, you’ll have no way to keep track of your team’s progress on specific tasks and projects. Project insights.

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Productivity Bits

MAY 5, 2016

Each complex project consists of several small components. You won’t stress out as much about finishing. When you start feeling stressed, overworked, underappreciated and exhausted, steer in another direction. Kayla Matthews is a productivity blogger and calendar-planning enthusiast.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Some online task and project management systems are more up to speed on this kind of thing and have apps for your phone to make capturing information easy even when you’re offline. Talk about wasting time to manage time!! It’s a Franklin Covey binder with the following elements: Month-at-a-glance calendar sheets (on 2 pages).

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Small Business CEO

JULY 20, 2010

Sometimes you can manually do the tasks but they often lead to added pressure and stress. Many business managers are on the lookout for software that can help them do the tasks while improving their business. You can also purchase a project planning software.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 20, 2010

>> New Clients – START HERE Ready to get started?

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 27, 2010

Home Services Keyword Research, SEO, and Backlink Strategies for Link Building SharePoint Services Training Internet Marketing Assistant Microsoft Outlook Podcaster’s Corner Admin Assistance WishList Member and Wordpress Membership Sites New Client Questionnaire Info Contact Andrea Andrea’s Bio Code of Ethics Blog Testimonials Search View (..)

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

The amount of skill, pressure, stress, and problem solving differs at each of those levels. So I’m not exactly sure what other high level tasks/responsibilities you may be missing out on when you have to manage the office. EA work is typically admin work - phones, travels, calendars, expense reports, mtgs/luncheons, etc.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Through it all, it’s our job to teach our managers how best to utilize us in modern ways and with the fullness that reaches our prowess in technology, emotional intelligence, project management and so on. We need to take the initiative to put ourselves onto their calendar and have the conversation.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

There are 5 core systems I encourage assistants to look at first: Time and Task Management. Project Management. Process your emails OUT of your inbox and into a TASK or CALENDAR appointment so you get them into your system for follow up, tracking, and completion. Filing – paper and digital. Travel Planning.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

They can be project managers, ambassadors of their manager’s vision, and more. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. Administrative stress levels are higher due to changing priorities and fast deadlines. And assistants need to work with the same devices their executives use!

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

" The playing field of the world is leveling off which means that the competition, pace and stress levels are at maximum. But ironically, all that unfinished "little stuff" can stress us out more than the big projects we haven't gotten around to yet. Utilize your calendar to schedule tasks. Not Really!"

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 30, 2010

The last five years have seen some remarkable SEO success stories, from Markus Frind’s ultra-popular PlentyOfFish online dating website all the way to unique location-dependent auction websites and trading posts.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

I was stressed out from the pace of work and also the length of a couple of special projects with a long lead time. We also get a mini break when our boss is traveling as the stress level is generally lower and we can catch up on our workload. A week or two ago, it was one of those weeks where my brain just felt tired.

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