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Successful Remote Work Requires Investment Into Culture

Allwork

” This meant that practices like asynchronous communication, documentation and virtual team building were already part of their culture. For example, a manager who thrived in an office setting may unconsciously discount evidence that distributed teams can be just as productive and connected.

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10 Apps for Administrative Productivity and Organization

Office Dynamics

Timeful will suggest the optimal time to complete them. This smart app even “learns” your schedule and adapts to your busy and available times. Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. I use the Time Zone Converter by TimeAndDate. Follow Julie on Twitter.

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Ultimate travel itinerary

Practically Perfect PA

A well organised travel itinerary is an essential service that assistants can provide for their managers. Additionally if you have equipped your manager with all of the information they need to deal with any emergencies, they will be able to cope without you being there to help, particularly if they are in a different time zone.

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Virtues of going Virtual: Working whilst on holiday

Practically Perfect PA

Depending on where you are in the world, working on different time zones to your clients can be tricky but with plenty of planning and preparation in the lead up to your trip, your service needn’t be compromised. This may sound obvious but check time zones before you go to ensure you operate as you would from home.

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Managing your Boss's Inbox

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 29 August, 2009 Managing your Bosss Inbox Nowadays our bosses are busy almost 24/7 and in order to cope they need our help managing their e-mail account. I can hardly keep up with my own e-mails at times let alone someone elses account, but that is part of my job. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Different Strokes for Different Folks

Laughing all the Way to Work

I had a few mediation and arbitrations to set up and telephone calls to schedule with clients, but the bulk of my work was preparing documents on time and reminding the lawyers I worked for what needed to be done and by when. I became very familiar with time zones and making travel arrangements.

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Pros and Cons of virtual meetings

Practically Perfect PA

Long gone are the days our executive managers fly all over the world attending an hour’s meeting here or there. With the introduction of virtual meetings and teleconferencing people can communicate with each other in different time zones and locations very easily and a great deal cheaper than the cost of a flight.