Clutter Coach

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In the medical world, triage is used when there are many patients and limited resources. Care is denied to those who will probably not live, so that those resources can help more patients who probably will live. I can guarantee you that you don’t have enough resources to manage all the stuff that’s currently in your life.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

An example would be call centers, where employee phone calls and voicemails were recorded and closely monitored to ensure their quality and efficiency. Without a form of monitoring in place, the employee may embark down the wrong path, which can derail progress on the project and cost valuable resources to fix.

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All Things Admin

MARCH 9, 2022

Over the past two years, I’ve seen more and more information published about people receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult. Here are some tips that help me: Turning off all of the rings, dings, and notifications for email, Slack, and messaging on my phone and computer. Creating detailed checklists on paper and in OneNote.

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Clutter Coach

MARCH 8, 2017

I told him about David Allen’s four criteria model for prioritizing , which takes into account more information than simply how important a task or project is. When you’re in the car, you can make phone calls, but you can’t shop on Amazon (not safely, anyway!). Context means “what can you do given where you are?”

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Clutter Coach

APRIL 5, 2016

In the medical world, triage is used when there are many patients and limited resources. Care is denied to those who will probably not live, so that those resources can help more patients who probably will live. I can guarantee you that you don’t have enough resources to manage all the stuff that’s currently in your life.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Follow In-Person Meeting Norms You wouldn’t wander into the boardroom at work 15 minutes late while munching on a cheeseburger and talking loudly on your cell phone. Make sure your laptop is charged, your internet connection works, and you have any files or information you’ll need to access ready to go.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

Information is power!   I'll contact you via phone (no charge) and we'll talk about what your current challenges are.  Find anything you file or store in 5 seconds or less. Others in your office will be able to find anything you file in 5 seconds or less. Eliminate duplication of information.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 19, 2010

The blog is The Assistant’s Loft and the blogger shares some really useful information for assistants from tips on ordering flowers, phone etiquette, what not to do as an assistant (i.e. I found this post really useful and wanted to share this blogger’s tips with all of you and point you to yet another useful resource.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 19, 2010

The blog is The Assistant’s Loft and the blogger shares some really useful information for assistants from tips on ordering flowers, phone etiquette, what not to do as an assistant (i.e. I found this post really useful and wanted to share this blogger’s tips with all of you and point you to yet another useful resource.

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Office Organization Success

JUNE 2, 2011

Gmail – I’m a die-hard Outlook fan and really don’t like the Gmail setup; however for when I can’t be in my office but still need access to my emails and calendar, Gmail is a great way for me to access that information. You can also log in to your account online and access your files from there too. c) 2011 Tracey Lawton.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

For projects that appear critical, ask for added background information such as: “Can you tell me more about this project? Find out who else has information related to the project. email, instant chat, phone, text messaging, etc.). What are the desired outcomes and risks for this assignment?”.

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Related: 18 TED resources to give you some career perspective Qualities that make a good office manager Office managers know the ins and outs of the office. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork.

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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. In the past I’d be answering phones, taking memos and maintaining files – nowadays you are an extension of your Executive. Indeed, this is not your mother’s admin role anymore.”

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2008

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk hiremyparents.com Great resource for parents and small business finding work. Why educate women – isn’t it a waste of resources? How else can it be explained that we ignore this massive “skills resource&# sitting at home.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 24, 2010

  There are many outstanding resources available help you, but I often hear that it is hard to find them.    Our solution was to get the resources available in one spot! Go to [link]  and sign up to get resources such as e-books, tip sheets, audio programs, complementary consulting and more!

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 4, 2022

Right from sending good candidate sourcing emails to rejection emails , your candidates and clients must be informed at every stage of the hiring process. Finding such good quality recruiting emails is really hard, especially when there are so many resources available across the internet. So, we’ve made the task easier for you.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

Many new executives who have never had an assistant before have a picture in their mind of someone who answers the phone, types, and files. The days when Administrative and Executive Assistants just handle phones and filing are long gone. We know a wide variety of software for many different functions.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 12, 2010

Many new executives who have never had an assistant before have a picture in their mind of someone who answers the phone, types, and files. The days when Administrative and Executive Assistants just handle phones and filing are long gone. We know a wide variety of software for many different functions.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2011

Here’s a short description from the Evernote website: “Evernote allows you to easily capture information in any environment using whatever device or platform you find most convenient, and makes this information accessible and searchable at any time, from anywhere. Did we mention that it’s free?&#. Evernote can clean your office.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 2, 2008

In one interview, the person interviewing me said he needed his filing done on a daily basis as many people were using the files and it was important to have all the information up to date. This was mentioned a few times in the interview so I knew it was important and when I got the job I made sure to do my filing every day.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 30, 2010

The Wall Street Journal reported that the average person spends over 150 hours per year just looking for information.    The Esselte company conducted a study of over 2,600 executives and found that the average executive wastes 6 week a year just looking for lost documents and information. 

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On The Job

JULY 16, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 16, 2009 How to Quit a Job Properly No one talks much these days about quitting a job. This is the letter that will go in your personnel file so there’s no need to be long-winded.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

You, and anyone you would like to pass this message along to, can get lots of no cost information and resources on time management from time management experts all across the country. Go to [link] You’ll be able to sign up for free resources such as e-books, tip sheets, audio programs and more, all on the subject of time management!

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Eco-Office Gals

JULY 14, 2010

If you are hoping to stand out from the rest as a highly regarded, top quality virtual assistant, then you must realize that it is essential for you to have on hand all tools and resources that assist your clients in getting work done faster and easier. Note: At the moment, Siri only works in the US.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Try to automat as much information as you can. Luckily for us we don’t have to remember everything we read so find somewhere to store the information you receive. They provide information on restaurants, venues and bars along with news and updates on the London and UK scene. Great websites.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

AUGUST 1, 2010

Even if you phone the bank they need your secret passcode or they wont speak to you about your account. I hope you keep your address book locked up as that would be a very valuable source of information for someone up to no good. I keep mine in an encrypted Word file on my computer. August 02, 2010 Patricia Robb said.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2008

CRM) Video Tutorials By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity A re you using ACT! Ive found a great resource on the ACT! Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work? Home About Me Advertise Free ACT! as your client relationship manager (CRM)?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 25, 2011

Collecting business cards or other forms of contact information is only the first step in networking.  They are then placed in a reference (Rolodex) file by type of business and not the name. From Clutter To Actionable Information. How do you turn them into actionable information? I File Them (Then I Forget Them).

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. Be professional on the phone and greet people who come calling, but not everyone needs to get in to see the boss. Too much information. Be protective of your boss’s time. Do you like what you do?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MARCH 12, 2010

  Make sure that as you schedule the activity (appointment on the phone, outside of the office or task you want to get done, etc) with enough time to come to a stopping point.  Your Physical Information (Paper, books, binders, etc.)   The average person wastes 150 hours a year looking for lost information. 

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Virtual Moxie

APRIL 15, 2013

I keep my email inbox empty and I never answer the phone unless I''m expecting a call. If I''m supposed to be on the phone with Jack at 2p, and he doesn''t call by 210p, I send a note to see about rescheduling, then I move on. Even if Jack calls three minutes later, I don''t answer the phone.

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On The Job

JANUARY 26, 2012

"Those who call to check your references know once they get someone (from a former workplace) on the phone, they can get them to divulge more — especially supervisors because they tend to be more talkative," Shane says. Even hesitation in the voice can tip the scale against you."

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Professional Assistant Blog

JULY 16, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Seminars for Professional Assistants By The Professional Assistant on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Filed Under: Networking , Productivity A re you looking to improve your skills and catch up with the latest office trends ? Even when I am not provided with the resources, I can make things happen.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 19, 2009

When I receive an initial request for a meeting, I use a meeting form and write down the information I need: who is requesting the meeting, what is the purpose of the meeting, where it will be held and a phone number or an e-mail address and dates that are available. Too much information. Do you like what you do?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 23, 2009

At one office I worked in we had a mail cart with slots for everyones mail, but it was filed First name, Last name. the phone book, standard filing practices etc.) This goes for filing and also how your contacts are ordered in Outlook. If you open the contact card you will see in the first section File As.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 22, 2010

   Both of these resources make it a point of focusing you on taking action in the upcoming year.    It was originally written in July of this year, but they have recently updated it with new information. .  Will 2011 resemble 2010 or will it be the best year ever? Find out how to make it the best ever.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 23, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk hiremyparents.com Great resource for parents and small business finding work. who after seeing a problem came up with a business idea to help actuarial students gather all the information they need from one source.

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