Success

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

How can I be a team player? Look through the lens of how it will impact yourself, your boss and your team. Think about whether this is about you winning or about the team performing at its best. “When you start working with a new boss, tell them you really want to kill it and ask, ‘What do you expect from me? Kerrigan says.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 18, 2024

Before we dive into the specifics, let’s talk about why Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote) and Google Workspace (Docs and Slides) are ideal choices for procedures documentation: Accessibility : These suites are the office standards in the business world, making them accessible to most professionals.

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On The Job

JULY 17, 2012

We've all been there: While listening to a team presentation, we start to find it amusing when the team seems about as coordinated as a duck on roller skates. The PowerPoint is out of whack with the information being given, and one team member appears to be confused when it's his turn to speak. But it's just a tool.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Here we were, professional assistants talking about the thingy for the PowerPoint. Nobody seems to really know what its called, but Powerpoint Remote was given as a common name. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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Allwork

MAY 16, 2022

But when working from home became the new normal, employees began looking for new meaning in their work and new ways to engage with teams. . By serving employees podcasts over PowerPoints, employees can listen anytime they want, using a familiar application that doesn’t require any ramp-up or training.

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Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

I have written 5 books for assistants, educated 300,000+ assistants, have worked with 70+ Fortune 500 companies, and coached 300+ executive/assistant teams. Several former assistants at Ernst & Young say they had an inkling their roles might be in jeopardy when the firm required them to pass a series of tests on PowerPoint and Excel.

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BioTeams

AUGUST 27, 2012

Here I share my 3 most useful Powerpoint add-ins - Acoolsoft PPT to Video, iSpring and PPT2HTML. Like excel add-ins once you install them they become available within the powerpoint menus. What's neat is that PPT to Video also manages to preserve your animations and transition effects from your original PowerPoint presentation.

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All Things Admin

JANUARY 8, 2024

They also allow you and your team to be more efficient. Ultimately, well-defined procedures save you and your team members time, provide clarity, and ensure consistency, compliance, and customer service across the board. Ensure that everyone on your team knows how to access your procedures. You won’t regret creating yours!

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Bonnie Low Kramen

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Since the remote world of work can make some staffers literally invisible, it will require overt diligence to make sure your team is aware of everyone’s contributions. Offer them an opportunity to work on a project that will highlight their PowerPoint design skills or event planning abilities. I’ve chosen you to join the team.

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C-Suite Assistants

JANUARY 23, 2023

As CEO, Founder, or Co-Founder, you and your team (CMO, CTO, CHRO, CRO, CFO) are the company’s most critical asset. If you and your team are too busy bailing you might miss the island on the horizon. Many EAs also assist with or produce PowerPoint decks for presentations for projects.

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On The Job

JUNE 4, 2018

It's not a crisis when the PowerPoint is out of order, or you forget to deliver feedback one day. When you or your team starts to lose perspective about the work, find ways to laugh or see the humor in the situation. When you or a member of your team is having a difficult time, think about the bigger picture. Find the humor.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 12, 2015

It's often advised that those seeking to make their mark at work should be willing to stick up their hand and volunteer for a project, lend a helping hand to others when it's needed and generally be the person who is willing to do what it takes to help the team succeed. Let me stress that there's nothing wrong with helping.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 12, 2016

You can do it formally in a teaching format or informally talking to each other at a team meeting. The next time you figure out how to do something, send an email to your team and share it. If there is sharing of information among the admins, then we can learn from each other and we all grow. Especially when it comes to technology.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 28, 2023

On the other hand, is the ability to create PowerPoint presentations critical or is it only necessary to be able to “edit” them. Are there any skills missing that are needed to balance out the team or the executive? Do you want someone who will expand the cultural perspective of your team? What level of expertise is needed?

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 30, 2016

The first step is to meet with your team and mind map questions arising and obstacles you may face. Best practice guides to support your team needs, this can be anything from minute taking to PowerPoint guides, business development support; 4. Utilising the skills of the wider team. Outcomes for your team.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 20, 2016

Whether it’s finding the right caterer, meeting global counterparts from international office locations or brushing off your creative skills to whip up a spiffy PowerPoint presentation, you love tackling projects outside of your job scope (and even get excited at the opportunity!). Nurture is Your Nature.

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All Things Admin

MAY 18, 2022

For instance, “I was just promoted to team lead and got a big raise because I’m the best admin ever!”. Next up, my PowerPoint certification.” There’s a big difference between bragging and subtle self-promotion. Bragging is implying that you’re somehow better than others. You brag to stoke your own ego.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 19, 2017

Recently, the OpenMeet team had the pleasure of participating in the annual Practically Perfect PA Assist Conference 2017 , where we ran a few workshops on career development for assistants: 5 common problems and how to solve them.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

During the group coaching program – my web event meeting system dropped my PowerPoint slides.   (I know there are many that would freak out about this, but the best programs really are created this way!)   Your redundant system of sending the powerpoints to your group was a great way to handle the potential problem. 

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Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

During the group coaching program – my web event meeting system dropped my PowerPoint slides.   (I know there are many that would freak out about this, but the best programs really are created this way!)   Your redundant system of sending the powerpoints to your group was a great way to handle the potential problem. 

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Office Dynamics

MARCH 10, 2015

A copy of the PowerPoint presentation outlining all the critical information covered (if applicable). Admin Assistant Training Communication Skills Difficult People Interpersonal Skills Mgr/Asst Team Professional Image Teamwork administrative assistance communication tips difficult conversations interpersonal skills professional image'

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2012

I’ve been glued to my TV screen watching all the different sports and cheering on Team GB, the skills these athletes have are incredible and it is a pleasure watching them compete at the highest level. London is really busy at the moment but the place is buzzing and I think the city is looking pretty hot right now!

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 1, 2012

I’ve been glued to my TV screen watching all the different sports and cheering up Team GB, the skills these athletes have are incredible and it is a pleasure watching them compete at the highest level. London is really busy at the moment but the place is buzzing and I think the city is looking pretty hot right now!

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C-Suite Assistants

OCTOBER 1, 2020

You may also find yourself working for a team of C-suite managers, and will need to be able to multitask and manage your priorities. There are also differences based on the size of the firm that employs you. A large company may have many Executive Assistants, so some duties may be shared or delegated.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 26, 2011

  His team is global, so physical solutions (like white boards and sticky notes on a big wall) will not work for him.    I LOVE basecamp I have used it to coordinate many different projects where team members are all over the place.   If the tool can help with team communication, even better!

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Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 17, 2021

The Value of Assistants: They are the most important person on your team. Those are the qualities she values most when adding people to her team. Therefore, not just any PowerPoint or Excel class will truly serve the profession. Speak Up! “We We cannot fix that which we do not know.”.

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Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

And given the role many administrative staff are playing in supporting their teams in today’s challenging business environment, they deserve the recognition more than ever. Knowing how to run virtual meetings, organize newsletters and create PowerPoint presentations puts you a cut above the rest. What are their administrative skills?

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2007

Here are some tips on getting your team members to lower their voices: Ask the group of people to quiet down, move their conversation to a meeting room or even take the conversation outside. I also work in an environment where it gets a little too loud at times. Its nice to socialize at times, but we are here to work.

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Now you can show your boss that you are finding ways to be more productive and a team player. You can then print a summary report to Excel of all of your hours for any time period, for any task, or for any client. To find out more of how Virtual Assistant Manager works, click here.

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Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2008

It means a lot to the team here. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter! Post from: Administrative Assistant Tips 2comments for this post matt lorenzen Awesome post! Thanks Richard. If you have any questions/comment feel free to email me at matt[a]kallout.com. Retrieve Your Files with Ease Is You Boss Not Giving You Enough Work?

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Success

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How to make money with AI in 2024: Assign it manual tasks I started assigning manual tasks to AI tools, having one of my team members oversee the application. I can train overseas team members to become skilled, prompt engineers and help them leverage tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly to produce work that’s 95% done. The results?

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Eat Your Career

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Tell the person exactly what you’re seeing and how it’s impacting the goals of the team. For example, if one PowerPoint slide has a slightly fuzzy image, will the audience really even notice? Be respectful and professional, and provide an honest assessment. Is it really worth the time and energy being used?

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On The Job

MARCH 30, 2012

Benton says one chief executive she knows joined a team video call and soon forgot it was live. It's not enough to have a great PowerPoint. They don't have to look away as they sometimes would in a polite face-to-face conversation, and that means they'll note anything odd.

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BioTeams

JUNE 3, 2010

My powerpoint was converted to flash using the excellent (and free) ispring tool. Ken writes the highly popular bioteams blog which has over 600 articles on all aspects of bioteams (aka organizational biomimicry) - in other words how human groups can learn from nature's best teams. About Ken Thompson.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 15, 2013

. “I really like to have a mixture of tasks that allow me to use my varied skill set For example I like to be creative but also I am quite detailed driven so can happily work away on a PowerPoint presentation or an excel report.

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Professional Assistant Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Here are 4 ways you can help yourself and hopefully the rest of your team: Remember the positives. .&# or “I wish I could quit!&# There are ways to help yourself of dealing with these types of personas. Take a look at the positive aspects of your annoying co-worker. You’d be surprised to see that they can be a kind-hearted person.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JUNE 4, 2010

Some people dont play well in a team and can be like that link in the chain that keeps skipping. What can you do if you are part of a team that is not playing well together? Are you doing your part and contributing to the goals of the team or are you getting bogged down with situations? Good team play can be contagious.

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