Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 28, 2015
While the role of a PA or EA is constantly evolving, diary management continues to be a fundamental task. PAs spend at least a third of their time managing diaries, so it’s essential that you’ve mastered this aspect of your job. This guide provides tips to help you on your way. Own the calendar. Problems often arise when both you and your boss adjust and maintain your boss’ calendar.
Office Dynamics
APRIL 29, 2015
Guest Post by Adam Timm, Speaker at 2015 Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. Regular breaks are a great way to stay positive and uplifted throughout the day… you’re not working through your breaks, are you? Does this sound like you? – You normally work through your break periods. – You eat your meals at your desk or miss lunch entirely. – You head into work early and you leave too late. – You bring work home at night and sometimes over the weekends.
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Virtual Moxie
APRIL 27, 2015
After last week's Moxie , several of you wrote to ask me to explain what standards are, and what the benefit of having standards is, in an easy-to-understand way. I'm always happy to do that, so here goes: When you created your Virtual Assistance practice, chances are some of the reasons you did it were: more freedom, more control, more time with friends and family, more choices.
On The Job
APRIL 30, 2015
Edward D. Hess, author of “ Learn or Die ,” is interviewed by Anita Bruzzese about how individuals and organizations can change their attitudes and practices to embrace more critical and innovative thinking. He discusses a roadmap into how companies can use science to build leading-edge learning organizations. AB: You note in the book that becoming a learner – whether it’s as an individual or an organization – is much more complicated than just learning to think better and make better decisions.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
Small Business Labs
APRIL 28, 2015
It seems like every day there is a new article slamming sharing economy platforms and marketplaces for their labor practices. Recent examples include: NPR's In Sharing Economy, Labor Laws Fall Short US New's The Not So Nice Sharing Economy. SF Weekly's Codependent Contracting: Couriers Demand App Company Accountability. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich's How the New Flexible Economy is Making Workers Lives Hell.
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Productivity Bits
APRIL 28, 2015
Anyone who has things to do probably tries to make use of a calendar. Of those calendars, Google calendar online is probably the most versatile. You can set your schedule […] Thank you for subscribing! Please grab my free productivity ebook! If you're not reading this from Productivity Bits - Smart Productivity and GTD Hacks , please read the original post here Calendar Control: How to Organize Your Calendar for Greater Efficiency.
Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 27, 2015
People are undoubtedly the best asset of every firm and having a PA network will help confirm that PA’s are an important and integral part of the organisation. We are after all brand ambassadors for our bosses, our company, ourselves and ultimately our profession. The overall concept is to share best practice and information and to create a unified sense of collaboration between all Assistants.
Small Business Labs
APRIL 30, 2015
The Appification of Small Business is a new research report from Intuit shows the extent to which small businesses have moved to the cloud, a trend they forecasting to continue (disclosure: Emergent Research contributed to this report). Key findings include: The small business market is a lucrative developer opportunity – Small business owners currently spend $630 annually on software solutions, In addition, 85 percent of small businesses are willing to invest more in the
Office Dynamics
MAY 1, 2015
We’ve been having a great time with you this year as we introduced free monthly webinars. We’re curious, do you prefer learning via a webinar or podcast? Don’t worry, we aren’t doing away with the webinars but we wonder if adding a podcast in the future would be something that you would use? Please take our poll and comment below to share your input with us.
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Tips From T. Marie
APRIL 29, 2015
We all know that loyal clients, customers, readers, etc. are the bread and butter of whatever endeavor you happen to be embarking on. Bloggers want readers to become fans, retailers want customers to become repeat customers, and service businesses want clients to remain loyal and maybe even refer them to others. And just how are we supposed to get that type of loyalty?
Practically Perfect PA
APRIL 30, 2015
All business events, from client socials and staff parties to corporate awards dinners, benefit from a considered soundtrack. When it comes to organising a work event, the expectation for the music extends beyond your a personal playlist. Your selection of band or DJ, scheduling for the event and the invited attendees all need to be co-ordinated. Get it right and it will be a runaway success and raise the bar for future events.
Small Business Labs
APRIL 27, 2015
I can't imagine any clearer signal that the freelance economy is happening than having one of the most successful business authors of past decade or so - Seth Godin - release a training class on becoming a freelancer. The class is available on Udemy at a cost of $57. According to an interview with Godin on the Gaping Void blog , here's reason he's done this course: This is the golden age for freelancers.
On The Job
APRIL 27, 2015
Most of us develop friendships at work, but sometimes these relationships go off the rails. When that happens, it's often a slippery slope because having a disagreement with a friend at work can cause you professional problems, as well. Andrea Bonior, a licensed psychologist, offers some potential friendship pitfalls and how to deal with them in her book, "Friendship Fix.
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Office Dynamics
APRIL 30, 2015
Wow, what a fabulous April! Did you have the most incredible Administrative Professionals’ Week this year? Here’s a recap of just some of the amazing things that went on this year in celebration of you, Administrative Professionals: Executive Secretary Magazine sent out daily gifts from a variety of organizations specifically for administrative professionals learning benefit.
Practically Perfect PA
MAY 1, 2015
What is Wisestamp.com? Wisestamp is a download with gives users a rich HTML editor that creates signatures with links, colors, images, and formatting, plus links to users favorite social network profiles. What does it do? Wisestamp is available for individuals using Gmail, Hotmail and other personal email systems. It is also available for businesses that want all employees to use the same signature on their email communications.
Eco-Office Gals
APRIL 28, 2015
It’s easy to talk about eco-friendliness. We’ve all been doing it for decades. Some of us haven’t moved beyond adding a recycle bin for plastic and aluminum. Even that is no great boast in states like Oregon, that require such measures. Some have taken it a step further by making home improvements such as adding solar panels, ceiling fans, and low-flow shower heads.
Clutter Coach
APRIL 27, 2015
by Originally posted 2011-08-09 10:40:47. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Is getting organized on your to-do list? You’re not alone. Unfortunately, for most folks, it just stays on the to-do list, year after year. See if any of these scenarios sounds familiar. If they do, I can help. You want to have guests over without stashing things in the bathtub and praying no one looks behind the shower curtain.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
Brilliantly Better
APRIL 29, 2015
Last week Bia, my daughter, caught chickenpox. And, because of that, she had to stay in isolation for a week. So, here I am, spending … The post Maybe You Got Some Kind Of Superpowers appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Small Business CEO
APRIL 27, 2015
The hospitality industry is very attractive to those who are looking for career progression and plenty of opportunities. However, you need to be aware that it is also quite difficult to succeed and you do need to be prepared to work hard. There are so many factors that can affect how well the industry does so you need to know your market and be prepared to adapt as necessary.
The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
APRIL 29, 2015
Apologies for the radio silence lately – I haven’t been missing-in-action, but simply enthralled and digging in deep with the work we’re doing over at Commit Action. Turns out, scaling a coaching service to thousands of entrepreneurs becomes statistically fascinating. If you could see some of what we’re uncovering – trends, tendencies, cognitive biases – and what it suggests about the nature of entrepreneur success, you’d be stuck in the bat cave with me too!
Men With Pens
APRIL 28, 2015
Click here to read the full article →Another rocking post from Men With Pens! How to Rewrite Old Content and Make It New Again first appeared on Men With Pens Copyright 2006 — 2015, [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.
Brilliantly Better
APRIL 26, 2015
Today I woke up with a feeling of soreness. It was like my entire body was stiff and I could barely move around. But this … The post We’re Gods. Really. appeared first on Dragos Roua.
Small Business CEO
APRIL 28, 2015
If one analyses most cities in the country, it might be difficult to comprehend just why so many offices decide to be located in such urban areas. They’re full of traffic, often away from major transport links and also happen to be mightily expensive. There might be a few generalizations here, but urban offices carry plenty of problems. Nevertheless, most businesses have offices located centrally in a city.
Productivityist
APRIL 27, 2015
This past weekend I decided to purchase a guitar. I’ve been thinking about it picking up the instrument for a while. What finally convinced me was hearing an interview with Grammy Award winner Steve Martin talk about learning to play the banjo. You could just hear the passion and excitement in his voice when he talked about playing music. I was convinced.
Administrative Arts
APRIL 30, 2015
Today we have an interesting question from Heather: My Question is: how do you word your response on the telephone and make your boss look available when they are out of the office on vacation? Thank you for your assistance! Best regards,Heather. Now, my first question is, why does your boss not want people to know he’s away? But that’s neither here nor there.
Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion
In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha
Office Dynamics
APRIL 28, 2015
The Future of the Administrative Profession – Surviving or Thriving? By Joan Burge, Founder and CEO, Office Dynamics International. Changing the Lives of Administrative Professionals Since 1990. It’s important to recognize the difference between surviving and thriving, because the key to success is available to those who successfully manage to cross the bandwidth between the two.
Small Business CEO
MAY 1, 2015
With approximately 20 states and the District of Columbia legalizing the use of medical marijuana, drug testing has become a particularly hot topic for employers. Many of them are confused about what legalization means and what impact it has on them. That may be especially true in Washington, Colorado and as yet to be determined states where recreational marijuana use is now legal or may be legalized in the future.
Productivityist
APRIL 30, 2015
There are certain aspects of the calendar that I really appreciate , and the end of the month is one of them. Even more so than the end of the calendar year (which – as I’ve written about – doesn’t hold as much significance for me), the end of the month is a time where I can get set for the next 30 or so days while looking back at the 30 days prior.
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