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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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. With a Powerful Professional Portfolio.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 8, 2022

Communication Skills. Project Management. Writing Skills. You can also add links to projects or websites you’ve worked on if they’re appropriate to share. It’s not necessary to include everything you’ve ever done; your main goal is to showcase your skills. Here are some options to consider: Blog.

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All Things Admin

MAY 31, 2023

Some options to consider include: Microsoft Office Suite’s Copilot Google Workspace’s Duet AI Project management tool workflows Data analysis and insights: Utilize AI tools for data analysis and reporting. Focus on the skills AI can’t replace.

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 30, 2017

Here are four ways to get started: Promote Cross-generational Mentoring. Modern mentoring opens the doors for younger generations to step in as advisers. Create a mentoring program for employees to lean on their managers and learn about everything from technology to networking. Offer Ongoing Tech Training.

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Worxbee

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Executive assistants play a vital role in the companies they work for and are expected to attain a high level of multifaceted skills. It’s this broad range of high-level skills that makes professional development so vital for EAs. Developing leadership and communication skills. Process management. Project management.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

So we asked our attendees what they thought about their career paths, skills development, performance reviews , and any other developmental aspects of their jobs. Consult other PAs, your manager(s), and your organisation’s HR for advice in progressing your career development. There is no specific PA skills development.

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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.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 4, 2023

Hoppers can become more productive and efficient by eliminating interruptions and distractions, focusing on their top three priorities for the day, breaking large projects into smaller chunks, setting self-imposed due dates, and ensuring that there’s plenty of flexibility in their schedule for when they need a change of pace.

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 24, 2022

She took her Corporate EA skills and created a business managing very large estates (25,000 sq. She supports clients virtually as a Virtual Executive Assistant, Project Manager, Chief of Staff, Marketing Assistant, and Event Coordinator. foot homes) and much of her work was virtual.

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Although she has a media background in journalism, Rebecca-Monique has had over 8 years of administrative experience covering office administration, HR, event coordination, project management, sales, and account management. Stakeholder management. Achieving credibility and the ability to influence while managing projects.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 28, 2021

If you’re not happy with your options, it may be helpful to talk to a trusted advisor or mentor, or engage with a career coach to help you prepare for your next step. Talk with your manager. If you’re already meeting with your manager on a consistent basis, use the meetings as an opportunity to discuss your career path.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 28, 2015

Administrators handled many tasks, and had backups, cross training, and team-shared projects. Demonstrate your leadership skills. They can be project managers, ambassadors of their manager’s vision, and more. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. What’s in a name?

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Practically Perfect PA

JANUARY 9, 2015

As a PA you know you have the organisational skills to rule the world and actually know your company well enough do half the jobs in the place if push came to shove. If you can find a mentor or someone in your chosen profession to have a coffee with and get some invaluable advice, it really helps with your motivation.

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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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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2010

As an office manager, I was already providing support to our VP of sales, doing project management, customer service all the while keeping an office running smoothly and giving guidance and mentorship to those reporting to me in supporting our organization.

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Office Dynamics

OCTOBER 6, 2010

As an office manager, I was already providing support to our VP of sales, doing project management, customer service all the while keeping an office running smoothly and giving guidance and mentorship to those reporting to me in supporting our organization.

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Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Just think… a task that might take a business owner 2 hours to complete, could take a skilled VA half of that time. You can charge hourly, by project, or by package. I recommend using a task and project management tool like Asana or Trello. But what about your email service or project management system and storage system?

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All Things Admin

MARCH 11, 2024

One of our favorite tech tools for enhancing our procedures is Teamwork , a project management app that keeps me and my fully remote team on the same page. In Teamwork, we can create task lists that break down our procedures into manageable chunks, and assign those chunks to various team members.

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Who's the Real Boss?

MARCH 11, 2019

In fact many of the older assistants lacked the skills that the younger ones had, and really all they had over the juniors was the maturity they carried. Perhaps you can’t be bothered ‘holding their hand’ through the project, assuming they would actually need that (when they might not!).

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Some have even gone above and beyond to personally mentor her throughout her time as an Executive Assistant – and now, Executive Business Partner! And I’ve had amazing mentors along the way. So I was very blessed in my roles that I’ve had with my C suite, that they were mentors to me. So here I am.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Yes, I have taken job-specific software classes, classes to learn organizational and people skills, and took computer certification classes which I was not aware I needed coming right out of high school. Again, these are skills I was able to cultivate on the job. Only the usual Microsoft skills. Not particularly.

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Virtual Moxie

OCTOBER 18, 2011

I’m now finding that prospective clients are expecting VAs to be experts in marketing (specifically social media) and techie skills (i.e. I’m working on improving my skills in these areas, but it does leave me a bit concerned about “being left in the dust” when it comes to my techie skills. shopping carts). Don’t play it.

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Loosely Speaking

JUNE 2, 2010

After co-authoring the successful book, Entrepreneurial Freedom: How to Start & Grow a Profitable Virtual Assistance Practice , Clontz began focusing on mentoring VAs. With an eye for detail and a knack for consistency, Versatility will make your project one of perfection and pride.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 4, 2010

In order to truly succeed online, you need to dedicate a large amount of your time to networking, not just with mentors, but with your own prospective customers and clients. From small purchases to big business relationships, the entire business world is built on connections and networking.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

And it’s not only important to state them to others, but for you yourself to live your life and to manage your career so you do 99% of the work and that 1% allows others to help you if they wish to get to you the next level. Even asking to intern, shadow, or be mentored by someone well respected is a great first step.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2013

But in reality – the most useful skill that opened a lot of doors for me were my soft skills. And as I climbed the admin ladder, when I got recruited for a project manager role, the person who referred me was also someone I had met when I was “just a temp” stuffing those thousands of envelopes. 2) How manageable are you?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

DECEMBER 10, 2010

I stand back, and begin moving notes until the ideas start flowing into easy categories: Blog, Projects, Home, Family, Health - etc. The most important fact to think about is 'what do I need to do next' By short-sighting yourself, you can take each step one-by-one without the chaos of the bigger project in your sights.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Asana or Teamwork : For project management with detailed documentation capabilities. Trello or Asana : These tools can use color coding and visual project boards to organize procedures. ChatGPT or Gemini : For speeding up the process of creating, editing, and improving procedures. Prezi : Offers visually engaging presentations.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

And for the sixth time, we have done the research to find the 25 most influential leaders in this space: the coaches, speakers, authors, mentors and thought leaders to know in 2022. He is a teacher, a mentor, a coach, a convener, and a doer. Coach, mentor, creator. But this year, there’s more. Tom and Lisa Bilyeu.

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Success

JULY 17, 2021

But the way we process them can be skilled or not. Professional certified coach Jessica McClure elaborates: “Therapy is helping you to understand and come to terms with your past; a mentor is an expert in the field telling you best practices and a coach is in the middle.”. Mentoring struggling entrepreneurs?

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