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Managing someone else’s calendar

Practically Perfect PA

Managing someone else’s calendar. You are managing your boss or client’s Inbox and/or Calendar. They want you to set up meetings on their behalf and they don’t want the bother of accepting them – they would prefer you to receive the meeting responses. If they set up their own meetings, […].

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Calendar Management for Executive Assistants

Office Dynamics

You must keep these things in mind when you are managing your executive’s calendar. Calendar management is an important skill. You would consider jet lag; personal appointments; time to prepare; time to wrap up a meeting; logistics; travel time. Are you having a hard time keeping up? COGNITIVE task! Did he/she travel?

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Elevating Your Role As An Executive Assistant

ProAssisting Blog

Engage in discussions about long-term strategies, actively seek ways to align your support with these overarching goals, and be able to voice potential conflicts, concerns, as well as opportunities based on your view of the calendar and logistical objectives - a key part of your domain.

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Too Many Meetings!! – Managing My Executives Calendar – Ask an Admin

Office Dynamics

asks: My executive’s calendar is jam-packed on a daily basis & she’s asking me to come up with a better solution to managing her calendar. I block out time on her calendar, but inevitably a meeting gets put in its place. We don’t always have an answer to each individuals problem but we know some of you might.

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Why an “Overly Specific Calendar” Can Hold You Back

Productivityist

On the surface, it seems logical to have an overly specific calendar when it comes to scheduling every minute of our day. However, there are risks associated with being too specific on your calendar. Moreover, being overly specific on our calendars can lead to feelings of overwhelm and anxiety.

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Ep 185: Calendar Management for Executive Assistants

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

If you look at your role through this lens, then you’ll stop viewing “calendar management” as an uninteresting part of your job. In this chapter, I cover managing your executive’s calendar before it manages you, setting up and maintaining the “ Ideal Week ” tactic, and auditing your executive’s time.

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Why Small Businesses are Important in Today's Economy: Enhancing Growth with Executive Assistants' Support

ProAssisting Blog

Here are four compelling reasons why hiring an EA is a strategic investment for your small business: Increased Productivity with the Help of an Executive Assistant An executive assistant can significantly enhance productivity and streamline operations, freeing up valuable time for small business owners to focus on strategic growth.

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