Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion. Patel believes hiring should involve less job postings and more test projects. “I

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Allwork

MAY 23, 2023

Businesses can attract investors and accelerate their time-to-market by creating Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). One of the most common phrases in project management is “good, fast and cheap – pick two.” this situation intensifies the need to find ways to deliver products and services with tight budgets and timelines.

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Allwork

AUGUST 17, 2023

However, Massachusetts lawmakers have filed a proposal for a similar pilot program, according to CNBC. A shorter workweek would reshape the way businesses operate due to adjustments in scheduling and project management. Why it matters: Pennsylvania isn’t the first state to have a four-day workweek proposal.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2017

This is the second article in a two-part series on productivity apps for admins by Julie Perrine. As an administrative professional, you need to be productive and organized wherever you go. Project Management Apps: Teamwork is, by far, my favorite project management app. Designed by Freepik. The solution?

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Here are two examples of this.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 23, 2019

During the open discussion, small groups shared programs and apps they use to better coordinate their time, organize files, collaborate with their team, and even track personal projects. Trello – Project and task management that is shareable and used to coordinate work projects, even personal planning, and projects.

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Productivityist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

No business can thrive without adequate productivity. But even the most productive and enthusiastic individuals, teams, and corporations require careful management, planning, and collaboration. Todoist simplifies complex tasks by allowing you to add functions as projects. Airtable – Familiar and Powerful.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 13, 2017

Basics include: travel planning, appointment coordination, meeting preparation, all facets of communication, organizational skills, and time and project management. As your days are getting busier and you are taking on more projects and assignments, you need these skills more than ever. It is the 41-day file folder system.

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Success

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For example, you should consider client management software that comes with critical features such as project collaboration, file sharing, and more. Going digital with networking and project management makes things more efficient, but it can be easy to let relationships slip without that face-to-face contact.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Managers and supervisors kept track of employee performance and productivity by directly monitoring them throughout the workday. Post-COVID-19, many employee tracking software programs started popping up, allowing companies to track employee productivity , computer activity, emails, and even individual keystrokes.

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Success

APRIL 12, 2022

In 2022, Slack hardly needs an introduction, but here’s one for you anyway: Slack is a communication platform marked by a user-friendly interface, lightning-fast chat communications and a wealth of integrations with a wide range of productivity apps. The Pro version of Slack, which the company says is ideal for small teams, costs $6.67

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JANUARY 5, 2012

For the past month you’ve been planning, and the ideas for new projects and collaborations were flowing. You have several pages with notes about a new product, program or service you want to launch. Just how do you keep this big new project of yours off the back-burner, and NOT be overwhelmed? Make it fun.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

Productive & Organized Home Contribute to P&O!   The situation: Tweet "Rob" is a project manager that is responsible for a number of projects across the world and he needs to keep track of all of them.  We used this as our project management tool when coordinating Extreme Makeover Home Edition too.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You might be using a new phone system or dealing with new project management software. Tools of the Trade Familiarize them with the essential programs and platforms used by the company (project management, file management, internal communications, virtual meeting platforms, etc.),

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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. Keep the file on your desktop or easily accessible. Accept constructive suggestions for improved productivity.

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As long as these things pertain to topics relevant to project management, they can qualify within specified limits. In addition to a tracking tool, you may also want to create a file on your internal or external hard drive (or cloud storage system) for professional development.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

JANUARY 27, 2011

You’ve got an idea for a new project and you are very excited! The thoughts are flowing and you’ve filled several pages with notes about a new product, service, package that you want to launch. Just how do you keep this big new project of yours off the back-burner, and NOT be overwhelmed? Make it fun.

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Recruit CRM

APRIL 30, 2021

Read More: 20+ free Chrome Extensions for recruiters What Are The Best Recruiting Tools For Boosting Productivity? Here, we have shortlisted a few tools that can help you boost productivity and increase your chances of being your boss' apple of the eye. So, what's the key to productivity? Why sign up for Recruit CRM?

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 24, 2022

I was always on top of my inbox back then, and if I could manage, why couldn’t they? As a virtual assistant, I was managing up to 10 different email accounts for various projects, and I wasn’t keeping up. I needed to change, so I sought out books and training on email management. I asked experts for tips. Set Up Rules.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Whether it’s scribbled notes or complex digital files, the importance of procedures documentation cannot be overstated. Here are some of my favorite tools for advanced procedures documentation: Microsoft Office Suite /OneDrive : For real-time collaboration, document creation, video and audio recording, and file storage.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 3, 2021

C-Suite Assistants is a premiere C-Level assistant staffing organization that knows what businesses need to meet every challenge head on, whether you’re looking for an executive assistant or a jack-of-all-trades office manager. for file collaboration and OneDrive and Dropbox for file sharing and cloud storage.

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Office Dynamics

JUNE 28, 2016

Create a company policy for telecommuters that outlines things like their availability during work hours, the need for a quiet and dedicated workspace at home, and the importance of completing projects in a timely manner. Remote workers can also access work files from any device that has an internet connection.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Hire an accountant, bookkeeper, and/or tax professional to help you manage the money. They’ll make sure all the numbers add up, taxes are filed on time, and may even help maximize your revenue by finding tax write-offs and advantages. A VA can help you with tasks like calendar and inbox management. Financial Team. Legal Team.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Hire an accountant, bookkeeper, and/or tax professional to help you manage the money. They’ll make sure all the numbers add up, taxes are filed on time, and may even help maximize your revenue by finding tax write-offs and advantages. A VA can help you with tasks like calendar and inbox management. Financial Team. Legal Team.

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Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Paper and Digital Files. To Do Lists – Task Management. There are 5 core systems I encourage assistants to look at first: Time and Task Management. Filing – paper and digital. Project Management. It’s why I became certified as a Productivity Pro Consultant with Laura Stack. Ideas, Time & Space.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 26, 2023

​Whether you’re using it for travel planning, procedures development, project management, or just basic notetaking, OneNote is one of the most dynamic software programs out there for administrative professionals. Previously, I talked about two of my favorite OneNote features – color coding and custom tags. Here’s how you create one.

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Office Dynamics

AUGUST 19, 2013

As there are dozens and dozens of online products available, this post will feature a compact selection of the most practical software suites and apps. You can also include file attachments. The app is focused on entering and completing to-dos; moreover, you can add, tag, and organize your to-dos into lists, projects and nested lists.

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Jen Lawrence

AUGUST 23, 2021

Whether you’re a pen and paper person or a master digital list maker, one thing is for sure, we all have trouble managing our tasks. Through years of productivity coaching and administrative support, I have found MOST people make the same mistake…. The problem then comes in the filing system. We self-sabotage.

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As you can imagine, this level of procrastination causes serious productivity issues and can lead to employees getting fired. From secretly checking social media to focusing on less critical work tasks to avoid starting a crucial project – there are many different types of procrastination. Online Procrastination.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Another perk is that a digital portfolio can include links, downloadable files, and audio and video components that are difficult or impossible to incorporate into a print version. Project Management. You can also add links to projects or websites you’ve worked on if they’re appropriate to share. Presentation Development.

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Productivityist

JANUARY 29, 2015

Project Management tools can be unwieldy beasts, that’s for sure. I mean, managing a project is supposed to be complicated, isn’t it? Some people, myself included, find themselves being far more productive when they can visualise their tasks, collaborators and current position within a project.

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Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 10, 2012

A few years ago I worked in a department with a dozen or so Project Managers who were all highly qualified Six Sigma professionals. They were a great bunch to be a round and during my time there I did learn a lot about the dark art of project management! All of your files and papers etc.

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All Things Admin

OCTOBER 20, 2021

You need a password to boot up your work computer, log in to your network, access your office intranet, open your project management software, and access your cloud server. Your files are probably password protected. That’s five passwords before you can even start your workday! Do you work with sensitive material?

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 8, 2016

Here are some tips and key questions to ask managers and executives as requests for your time are made throughout the week: When possible ask that projects and tasks be given to you verbally so you can ask clarifying questions and better understand the work that is being given to you. email, instant chat, phone, text messaging, etc.).

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Page Personnel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. 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.

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Brilliantly Better

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

It’s also the first release after I took on this project, last year. Here are my thoughts on what are the upsides, the downsides and the overall feeling of reviving an old project. When one of the founders pitched to me to take over the project, I said “yes” almost without thinking. is up and ready for download.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 14, 2021

Such a useful characteristic lets recruiters have data visibility, increases productivity and enhances customer service. Manage All Your Job Openings In One Place As a recruiter, you're bound to handle more than one job opening at the same time and this can be haphazard if you don't have the means to manage everything in one place.

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