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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. And it helps build confidence and trust with everyone you work with. I suggest beginning each file name with a three- or four-letter abbreviation to categorize it. Here are two examples of this.

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An Invaluable Trait (Administrative Professionalism)

Office Dynamics

Idea : Bring a “to read” file with you to meetings so that, while you’re waiting for people to arrive, you can stay productive. Instead, grasp the other person’s hand firmly; interlocking thumbs and giving a slight squeeze that says, “I’m confident. Shake hands like you mean it. Avoid wimpy handshakes. I’m glad to meet you.”.

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An Invaluable Trait (Administrative Professionalism)

Office Dynamics

Idea : Bring a “to read” file with you to meetings so that, while you’re waiting for people to arrive, you can stay productive. Instead, grasp the other person’s hand firmly; interlocking thumbs and giving a slight squeeze that says, “I’m confident. Shake hands like you mean it. Avoid wimpy handshakes. I’m glad to meet you.”.

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The Next Generation Assistant - Debbie Gross

Office Dynamics

Debbie said opportunities exist every day for administrative professionals to demonstrate Creativity. Confidence. The Next Generation will need to build their confidence, in order to be able to live and work in that fashion. Have the confidence to stand up and talk to our principals, our colleagues. Use U Tube!

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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

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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.), showcasing how each tool facilitates team collaboration. In the training and onboarding process, procedures are invaluable.

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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

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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. Plus, you can include a link to your professional portfolio website at the top of your resume, which is an instant attention-grabber!

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12 Days of Christmas Webinar: The Organized Admin with Julie Perrine

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Paper and Digital Files. That ability to produce it quickly instills confidence in your skills and abilities. Filing – paper and digital. www.TheOrganizedAdmin.com/resources – Request any single template on the site and you’ll receive the zip file containing ALL of the templates we share here. Meetings/Events.

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