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On to the next task.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I put items in my calendar as a reminder, but the problem with calendar reminders is unless you know which day you put it on or what you named it, you can't easily find it. When I receive an email relating to a meeting, I create a meeting sheet and cut and paste the email in there and make any relevant notes.

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13 Best Productivity Apps: Tools to Make 2022 Your Most Productive Year Yet

Success

Roughly 38 percent of Americans said they felt too busy to enjoy their lives most of the time, according to a 2018 survey from Pew Research Center. . Recurring tasks, delegation, comments, calendar integration, kanban-style productivity visualizations and subtasks are some of the most notable features of Todoist.

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These are the Productivity Tools I Love

Productivityist

BusyCal (M, I, $): I’ve used many different calendar apps, but this one was the one that stuck with me. The tags allow me to colour code anything on my calendar according to the theme it falls under (Coaching, Deep Work, etc.). This calendar is pricier than many out there, but when I love an app, then price is less of a factor).

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How To Be A Good Mentee: Everything You Need To Know

Success

If an email only mentions grabbing coffee, it may seem less pressing. And if you do get on their calendar, don’t expect them to commit to future meetings where you’re looking to “pick their brain.” Part of this article originally appeared in the March 2018 issue of SUCCESS magazine and was updated in April 2024.

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On the job tips for new Admins.

Laughing all the Way to Work

i.e. My boss will send an email with a cc to me and on the last line or buried in the message he will write something like “I have copied Patricia to set up a teleconference at a mutually convenient time.&# If you are sent an email with a request to do something either asap or later, did you do it or have you diarized it to do it later?

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The Future of the Administrative Profession

Office Dynamics

By 2018, a fifth generation, the Millennial, will enter the work force. And it is changing again as executives recognize that administrators aren’t just for typing emails or making travel plans. Competencies – Calendaring, travel, task organization, projects. Bridge the gap with each other.