Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

INHERENT is more than a men’s clothing brand At first, he wasn’t sure if he wanted INHERENT to be a passion project or something more. Each evening revolves around a theme inspired by a widely recognized mental health calendar. He says those same base principles of design, such as color theory and hierarchy, translate well to clothing.

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Eat Your Career

OCTOBER 23, 2013

It pains me to announce that my grand experiment with using electronic time management systems has officially come to an end (sort of). You see, for the past several years, I’ve been using a variety of tech tools to help organize my life and work—appointments, tasks, projects and more. To access online systems, you have to (duh!)

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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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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 2, 2009

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!!    One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year. 

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 28, 2015

Own the calendar. Problems often arise when both you and your boss adjust and maintain your boss’ calendar. Always factor in travel and allow time for delays. Create a system and stick to it. They’ll be a lot to manage in your boss’ diary so you’ll need a system. This guide provides tips to help you on your way.

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Worxbee

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, someone who has previously held a project manager role but opted for a career change to executive assistant may have a head start for a senior role. For example, project management certificates, specific systems qualifications, leadership certifications, or administrative qualifications might push an EA to the senior position.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Rarely do executives communicate what happened in yesterday’s meetings to their assistants or take the time to explain the scope of a project. Assistants… don’t wait for your executive to ask you the status of a project, task, follow-up item or other requests. Debrief one another on projects that have been wrapped up.

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I’ve been using the task/project management tool Trello for almost ten years and have gotten creative with how I organize not only my work but my personal life using their flexible boards. Home Improvement Projects. Our home improvement board holds lists and cards for on-going maintenance, fixes, and someday projects.

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Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I’ve been using the task/project management tool Trello for almost ten years and have gotten creative with how I organize not only my work but my personal life using their flexible boards. Home Improvement Projects. Our home improvement board holds lists and cards for on-going maintenance, fixes, and someday projects.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 11, 2021

I can’t tell you how many people are shocked to hear that, as a systems expert, I still do quite a bit of work manually. Sure, your system can send out emails precisely at the right time, but does it send a super cheery message in the middle of a national crisis? Sound like a contradiction? Not if you zoom out a little.

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Jen Lawrence

JANUARY 11, 2021

I can’t tell you how many people are shocked to hear that, as a systems expert, I still do quite a bit of work manually. Sure, your system can send out emails precisely at the right time, but does it send a super cheery message in the middle of a national crisis? Sound like a contradiction? Not if you zoom out a little.

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C-Suite Assistants

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

When this kind of rapid growth occurs, we often see the administrative support system to the C-Suite stretched to its limits and two possible scenarios emerge. Acting as a delegate to the CEO, the EA often attends meetings, manages information flow, and organizes projects. How to hire an Executive Assistant for the CEO.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Time change trips up even the most experienced world-traveler and international business professional. Activate multiple time zone view in your digital calendar to easily compare time zones right on your screen. Jen Lawrence is a productivity and systems expert passionate about creating ease through systems.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Time change trips up even the most experienced world-traveler and international business professional. Activate multiple time zone view in your digital calendar to easily compare time zones right on your screen. Jen Lawrence is a productivity and systems expert passionate about creating ease through systems.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 31, 2021

Startups are all about keeping up this momentum and energy, putting systems in place to manage rapid growth and a lot of hard work and innovation. Project management skills are also highly desirable and, depending on the start up, a background in technology and/or social media may be needed.

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Allwork

MARCH 7, 2023

But we started reinstalling travel processes and saying, no, the executive team needs to go to where the work team is. So, let’s get our executive team traveling out to where the remote workers are or where the distributed workforce is on an ongoing basis. Zoom meeting doesn’t cut it. Generally.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 23, 2009

- How to Use Both For Optimal Professional & Personal Productivity (guest post by Meggin McIntosh) A question that often comes up in workshops as well as on my blog is this one: How do you suggest people use their calendar (planner) in conjunction with the tickler (1-31) files? First of all, there is not a perfect tool or a perfect system.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. The first large commercial event is in July 2014.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. The first large commercial event is in July 2014.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Develop the 2014 content marketing strategy in line with business activities and the 2014 events calendar. Work with other parts of the business (Marketing, Facilities, IT and HR) to create a more effective and detailed monthly monitoring system for supplier spending. The first large commercial event is in July 2014.

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Worxbee

MARCH 29, 2021

An executive assistant, on the other hand, often takes more of a project management role. To give an example, let’s say there is a big meeting coming up for an important project. They are proactive about ensuring the company has good systems and processes so that tasks can be streamlined and goals can be met.

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 26, 2021

With the right technology and communication styles, virtual assistants work in remote locations and can successfully take over tasks such as: Calendar management, such as booking meetings with clients Email filtering and management Data entry Client follow-ups Transcription and note-taking Social media management Recruitment tasks.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Fun travel apps are Skype (for calling home), SimplyNoise (great for sleeping in noisy places), Sit or Squat (find a bathroom), and CheapGas. My Kindle app is a lifesaver while traveling. so they can enter them into my system for me. My calendar syncs with my Apple products as well. Another life saver?

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2013

Junior PA: Booking travel and hotels for colleagues . Getting to grips with calendar and email management. Helping with projects. Establishing and maintaining filing systems. Screening calls on behalf of other colleagues. Meeting lots of senior people and acting accordingly. Remaining self motivated when working solo.

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

That way, you’re organised and have your own processes and systems set up. They might just need help with their social media or getting their systems and processes organised. They could be looking for someone to manage their calendar and travel. You can charge hourly, by project, or by package.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 17, 2010

Coordinators have many options when it comes to picking a to-do list system. Also consider color-coding the index cards by project. The trick with hand-written lists is to pick one system and stick to it. Immediately add that task to your digital calendar or task list, and set a reminder on your calendar closer to the due date.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Send personal notes to clients thanking them for choosing you, thanking them for a referral, and upon completion of a big project. Put birthdays on your calendar and send cards to your clients – your kindness will be remembered, and so will you when the opportunity comes up for a client to refer somebody to your company.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Requests for charitable work or even paid projects that lie outside the area you love to work in is enticing since it represents much needed income or exposure. Study the various systems utilized by some of your industry’s leaders so that you can create your own profitable approach now while you have time.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Power Periods Make For Great Productivity My favorite is: Power Periods Because: Set aside one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon for un-distracted, uninterrupted time to knock out a big project. Pile Tamer My favorite is: the Pendaflex Pile Smart Project Sorter. Thanks to Ellen Limes of Organized By L 5.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 September, 2008 Using a Bring-Forward System to Help Organize Your Boss Of all the articles I have written, the one I wrote on the bring-forward system by far gets the most views. A tip she passed along had to do with the bring-forward system and has been a great tool for me.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 1, 2014

Event Management, Project Management, Human Resources and Finance have become a big part of my job. Tasks and responsibilities involving heavy project management are becoming commonplace for the admin too.” I think many of us already know how our roles have diversified in our own firms. I’ve had one 2.5%

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Productivityist

AUGUST 9, 2013

Mynd Calendar. Michael Schechter introduced me to Mynd Calendar , and I''m glad he did. There is so much visible on the screen (weather, distance traveled, etc.) There is so much visible on the screen (weather, distance traveled, etc.) Here we go. iOS - Free). Yelling Mom. Unless you have mommy issues, that is.) (iOS

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 5, 2010

afreshspace   @ StephCalahan I just use a legal pad for daily to-do's but keep bigger or future projects in my outlook task list declutterlady   @ StephCalahan Hey, Stephanie, it's iPEP for me; 1 workspace/project w/ability to keep all in 1 place! Break down into bite size pieces, and put the pieces on the calendar.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

What are the key projects to be completed this year?   Yet, we try to do it all of the time by putting systems in place that don’t match our personal or our organizations’ styles. There are some that think that one system should work for everyone.  "  That means you don't have good systems.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Maybe You Should | Main | The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh In » Do You Hate Your To-Do List?   Just because a task management system works for your co-worker or spouse does not mean it will work for you. IDEA #2 -- Identify a system that lets you think through your tasks in your way. 

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Productivityist

APRIL 15, 2014

Elise has access to all of my calendars, with varying permissions. She can make changes to my Productivityist calendar but can''t to my personal calendar (the one that isn''t work-related). I learned that having less calendars is the way to go. The 3 Things I Learned.

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C-Suite Assistants

JULY 31, 2023

This includes the ability to manage your calendar by coordinating your work and personal calendars, schedule meetings, and, most importantly, determine scheduling priorities on your calendar Organization: An executive assistant helps set up standard operating procedures and improve business processes, including “electronic” organization.

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