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. Really, it’s up to you!

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 7, 2023

From managing their calendars, emails, and travel arrangements to handling administrative tasks with precision, your efficiency, and professionalism will be in high demand. Providing top-notch executive support will free up your clients’ time, allowing them to focus on their core responsibilities and driving business growth.

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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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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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Office Dynamics

MAY 28, 2013

First Live Video Conference Training. The client requested I speak on the following topics: calendar management and appointment scheduling, travel planning, setting priorities, organizing work space and tasks, and managing time. When given a project or task, get all the information you can at once. Administrative Assistants.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Here’s how you can implement color coding: Physical Files : Use colored folders or labels to differentiate between different projects or document types.

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Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Whether you are an executive or an assistant reading this Monday Motivator, here are ideas on what you can discuss when you have face-to-face time or catch up by telephone, Facetime, or Skype on a regular basis. Status Updates Discuss updates on projects, meetings, items you are working on, and any other pertinent information.

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Eat Your Career

APRIL 7, 2019

However, just because it’s expected, doesn’t mean you have to put up with it. Consider what is already on the calendar—your planned events, meetings and appointments—and how much time you realistically have available. Don’t set yourself up for disappointment; focus on the high priority items and define reasonable. Time Block.

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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. Third pass, Defer to tasks anything remaining that requires focus and project management. Power attracts.

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Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

So, I basically showed up to therapy in a suit to give myself that self-confidence.” 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.

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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. From task apps to full-blown project management tools, the software has never been easier for task management. Trello - Trello is a kanban (cards) style of project management tool.

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Allwork

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

However, an amazing physical space alone can’t achieve that. Melissa Pesci and Amin Mojtahedi of HGA surveyed their clients to understand what makes a productive and happy workplace and came up with six scalable ideas. Employees love special pop-up snacks like boba tea, frozen yogurt, etc.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I love reading these letters as 1) I see the training we provided truly worked, but more importantly, 2) I learn what executives appreciate—what executives look for in an assistant—and what executives value and observe. Speaks up in my team meetings and has brought additional insights into our group forums that are highly valued.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 25, 2020

While it may feel necessary in order to keep up with developments. Stay up too late or stay in bed too long during the week. Take time to spruce up your resume and Linkedin profile with recent job titles, courses, and certifications that give you a competitive edge. Things Not to Do: Watch the news feed all day.

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Allwork

MARCH 9, 2023

With free 24/7 chat and email support for all plans, a dedicated account manager who will ensure you go live with the web app within an hour of signing up, and less than two minutes of support response time, you’ll feel well taken care of. Cobot’s white-label member portal offers complete customization of members’ experiences.

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2021

Or daydreamed about a new project? Your brain is off the leash, and though what it gets up to is fun in the moment, it will lead to guilt later because you know you’re not supposed to be playing right now. Sometimes you’ll plan white space around your calendar. For example, when you’re driving or on the train.

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Success

JANUARY 7, 2023

You complete one task, only for five more to pop up. The big picture of success, the glamorous snapshot that everyone sees from the outside looking in, is actually made up of small daily actions. When you left your bus pass on the kitchen counter and hold up the line frantically looking for spare change. Start Sunday.

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Office Organization Success

APRIL 14, 2016

Weekly Marketing Appointment – add a weekly appointment to your calendar (30 minutes / 1 hour) where you will spend time distributing and updating your content marketing system. But before we wrap up this article, let me share with you why you need to have a Content Marketing System in place: It builds your list.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

When nonprofits lose staff, the cost is twofold: the cost to replace and train new staff as well as costs to the community if services or programs are strained or paused because of vacancies. I live by my (multiple) alarms, to-do lists and calendar. What I discovered on sabbatical. I also did a lot of nothing.

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Office Organization Success

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Doing a good job at follow-up is a piece of cake. If you don’t make a sale right away, you calendar them for the next follow-up and do the same thing again. So why is follow-up such a problem? If you don’t set aside reserved time for follow-up, it will never happen. Project was tabled until next year.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 16, 2010

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs 11 Halos: First Spring Training Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 11:16 am // By: ktcosmos // Category: Baseball , Sports I appreciate that I am still in business. Then, there was our family Oscar party when I dressed up as Annie Savoy, again in the jacket.

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Loosely Speaking

MARCH 26, 2009

Any of these is perfect to pick up while I watch the pollen blow around outside my window. It’s also an opportunity to dig through my assorted knitting bags to see what might be languishing there, forgotten. But right now is a moment to stop and savor. And, here it is on my dress form, wishing to be worn outside. Hope springs eternal.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 6, 2019

Your executives need to know that even though things shift, change, plummet, switch up or fall apart, you are the glue that will hold it together. Think of the future in terms of: new projects outcomes goals your executive’s calendar important upcoming event potential business Consider trends and changes in technology.

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Worxbee Executive Assistants are specifically trained to help conquer those delegated tasks. Problem-solving requires thinking time, and Executive Assistants free up your schedule to do more of it. But with an executive assistant, you’ll be able to tackle large projects through collaboration. about a situation or the future.

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Office Dynamics

JULY 10, 2018

The meeting is typically a way to evaluate the past year’s project management, acknowledge achievements, receive valuable feedback for performance improvement and create new goals for continued productivity. Below are a few: Throughout the year track each project and goal progress, additional duties added and positive feedback from others.

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On The Job

JANUARY 22, 2018

But here's the part that doesn't make sense: While 51% say they talk to their managers about their goals -- 11% never even bring up the subject. Maybe you feel your boss isn't interested in your goals, or that it's her job to bring is up. (Uh, Makes sense. Set a deadline.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 6, 2017

What started out as a two-week assignment ended up lasting for seven years! I got started, one small piece of the project at a time, one step at a time. The project was successfully accomplished. I’ve been an executive assistant for several years and I’ve received a lot of training but I’m not a facilitator or a trainer.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 28, 2024

Today’s EAs are strategic partners who manage projects, make travel arrangements, and participate in high-level decision-making processes. Organizational abilities: Experts in managing multiple tasks and schedules efficiently, an executive assistant must keep everything on track, from managing calendars to coordinating meetings.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Coaching or training meetings. Project Team Meeting. Examples of team development meetings: Training Session. Step away from the day-to-day completely to realign your team, strategy, and projects. Project planning. Have someone take notes, track tasks, and follow up. ( Feedback sessions. Team Progress.

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 15, 2010

The Internet Marketing Specialist 2010 Training Program will equip you with the exact skills, knowledge and tools to be able to fully coordinate and implement your client’s Internet Marketing campaigns from start to finish! Internet Marketing Specialist 2010 Training Rating 3.00 Well, things have not slowed down.

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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. Follow-up Items. Training & Development.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 17, 2010

Summer is one of the best times for me to catch up on my learning, so this summer I’ve decided to go to camp! Summer is one of the best times for me to catch up on my learning, so this summer I’ve decided to go to camp! Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs!

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Andrea Kalli

APRIL 15, 2010

The Internet Marketing Specialist 2010 Training Program will equip you with the exact skills, knowledge and tools to be able to fully coordinate and implement your client’s Internet Marketing campaigns from start to finish! Internet Marketing Specialist 2010 Training Rating 3.00 Well, things have not slowed down.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 14, 2010

The problem is that the bulk of these businesses lack the skills, knowledge and time to effectively set-up and implement their Virtual Events. The problem is that the bulk of these businesses lack the skills, knowledge and time to effectively set-up and implement their Virtual Events. This is where you will come in! Rating 3.00

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 17, 2010

Summer is one of the best times for me to catch up on my learning, so this summer I’ve decided to go to camp! Summer is one of the best times for me to catch up on my learning, so this summer I’ve decided to go to camp! Check out the great online training lineup for the VAClassroom Summer Skill Camp – and bring along your camp songs!

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs Prepare now for when business picks up again Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 12:54 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Business Strategies/Perspectives Here’s a list of things to do now, if you are in a work slowdown, so that when things pick up again you’ll be ready!

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

The solution is simple … you plan it in your calendar. And you make sure your systems are set up to support you. The first step, and most important step, is to actually schedule your time off in your calendar. Also plan your programs and trainings around your vacation time. Step 1: Manage Your Schedule.

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