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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. Whether it’s handling emails, documents, or projects, having a well-organized system can significantly improve productivity and streamline decision-making processes. Some track things via Slack.

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Your Roadmap to Effective Office Systems

All Things Admin

Procedures, forms, and checklists combine to create systems for how you get things done efficiently. They are a roadmap to your task or project that you follow every time. Project management. Now, let’s identify where to use forms, templates, checklists, and more detailed procedures for each batch or segment on the list.

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How to Write an Effective Email Subject Line

Jen Lawrence

Over my 15+ years as an administrative professional and project manager, I found one tool to be indispensable for getting the answers I need and crossing things off my list. And that is… using the email subject line. And it all comes down to a simple formula… CALL TO ACTION + DATE + DESCRIPTOR. services.

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5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

All Things Admin

Project Management. You can also add links to projects or websites you’ve worked on if they’re appropriate to share. For instance, if you’re working on your event planning page, you might include: Checklists, templates, and forms you’ve created to make event planning easier. Work Samples or Portfolio. Certifications.

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

All Things Admin

These are all forms of compensation that don’t necessarily involve a promotion. Get certified in a marketable skill – such as Microsoft Office programs, event planning, office management, or project management. Does your company offer gym memberships or tuition reimbursement? Decide if you can live with the decision.

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Administrative Assistant Conference Speaker Annette Brown

Office Dynamics

She was promoted into project management and development specialist roles in the Leadership Development and Talent Management team, where she was responsible for curriculum and development for managers and administrative professionals in the Luxottica North American Headquarters.

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Stereotypes Part 1: Age vs Experience

Who's the Real Boss?

Are you stunting an opportunity for them to develop their project management skills, because as the older assistant you couldn’t be seen to have a younger assistant deliver on something that potentially should be coming from you? Maturity comes in all forms. Maturity is often linked to age, and that’s valid.

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