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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

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As administrative professionals, managing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial for ensuring smooth operations. Here are three simple yet effective strategies to help you enhance your information management system. It will look something like this: Here is a procedure that explains how to do this in Gmail.

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Celebrate Admin Professionals Month by Resolving to Write “Right”

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You want to be successful in your job as an administrative professional, but you feel your writing may not be as good as it should. Find out your organization’s standard style of communication: Is a formal or informal style used—e.g., Refresh your writing skills by consulting reference and business writing books.

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The Anatomy of a Procedure [Infographic]

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Although most administrative professionals understand that they should have a procedures binder, many still don’t have one. Then go back and fill in the details or background information where appropriate. This will help you gain clarity, identify information gaps, and create a procedure that anyone can follow!

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Your Administrative Assistant Is Your Greatest Asset

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In reality, however, these so-called independent managers have lost sight of the one asset that can truly impact the company’s bottom line: an empowered administrative assistant. Unfortunately many assistants (also known as administrative professionals) are not taken seriously. Be a mentor.

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5 Steps to Creating Your Social Portfolio

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And if your dream job suddenly becomes available, an updated professional portfolio allows you to act immediately – while other candidates scramble to get their information current. A professional portfolio can be in print or digital format. (I Administrative Performance Excellence. EA Advocate and Mentor.

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How to Showcase Work Samples in Your Professional Portfolio: Travel Planning Example

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Whether you’re searching for a new job, making a case for a promotion or raise, showcasing your skills during your annual review, or simply want to be in a position to take advantage of opportunities that may come your way, a professional portfolio is an invaluable tool for any administrative professional.

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Choosing Excellence Every Day

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I absolutely loved Joan Burge’s article, Core Admin Skills Always Need Improving ! The principle she discussed of renewing and improving core skills is closely related to what Steven Covey calls “Sharpening the Saw”: the deliberate improvement of our tools to help us become more effective. Lay the Foundation.

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